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KY05 HLM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,690 mi
Last recorded74,690 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,976 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,703 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,782 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 64,267 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,092 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 62,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,824 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,838 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 55,626 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 52,649 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,663 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,100 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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 HLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

KY05 HLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KY05 HLM safe to buy?

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