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KY05 WGP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,789 mi
Last recorded80,789 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (inner ends) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ( perish cracks in side walls ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front shock operation .

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,891 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded, next to rear diff.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting corroded, next to rear diff.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to sidewall, both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded, next to rear diff.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting fractured, next to rear diff.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, light cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,694 miles

Both rear exhaust brackets corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,694 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lense damaged (6.1.C.1)

Both rear exhaust brackets corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,780 miles

advise both front tyres starting too crack

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,422 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 50,688 miles

Near side rear fog light not working

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 24,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 24,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,539 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 WGP 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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

KY05 WGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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