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KY05 HMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,410 mi
Last recorded42,410 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,410 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 42,410 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,542 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,542 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,743 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 40,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts and cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts and cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 37,887 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear bush (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts and cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts and cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,218 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly cracking

exhaust heat sheild bolts missing but not insecure

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside front under floor damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,137 miles

high level stop light inoprative

Fail 26 Jul 2012 32,137 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level stop light inoprative

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,149 miles

both front tyre`s outer side wall`s slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,665 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,059 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,576 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 HMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 KY05 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

KY05 HMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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