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KY05 WFB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,532 mi
Last recorded72,532 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 72,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyres showing cracking in the rubber. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rusty under carriage.

Pass 30 May 2025 72,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rusty under carriage

Pass 31 May 2024 72,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rusty under carriage

Fail 31 May 2024 72,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rusty under carriage

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,876 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 69,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Misted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,728 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust bracket broken

Both headlight glasses require polishing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,112 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,236 miles

both rear tyres on limit

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,116 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,298 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 WFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

KY05 WFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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