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KX55 YPU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,509 mi
Last recorded73,509 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 71,628 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 68,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,616 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,660 miles

Exhaust hanger brackets corroded and deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,973 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 42,921 miles

Front cross arm bushes split

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Rear exhaust system corroded

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall split

nearside rear tyre sidewalls split

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,921 miles

Front cross arm bushes split

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Rear exhaust system corroded

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall split

nearside rear tyre sidewalls split

Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,373 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 41,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,371 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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KX55 YPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX55 YPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX55 YPU registered?

KX55 YPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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