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KY05 HKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 55,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 50,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 49,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,984 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 43,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,164 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 38,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 35,217 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,850 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,688 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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KY05 HKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY05 HKM, 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 KY05 HKM registered?

KY05 HKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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