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KY05 HLA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,039 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,677 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,634 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 70,910 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 65,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,322 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,322 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,065 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,852 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 23,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,081 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 HLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY05 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

KY05 HLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is KY05 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 HLA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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