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KX55 YRP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,771 mi
Last recorded138,771 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 138,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 138,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 137,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDE (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 136,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 127,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 126,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 126,000 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 124,926 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 91,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 245 40 17

Offside Front tyre 245 40 17

Offside Rear tyre 225 45 17

Nearside Front tyre225 45 17

Fail 22 Jul 2016 76,647 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. axle (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. axle (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre225 45 17

Nearside Rear tyre 245 40 17

Offside Front tyre 245 40 17

Offside Rear tyre 225 45 17

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,637 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust metal mountings starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,400 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,029 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 YRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

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

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