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KY05 YOT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,250 mi
Last recorded48,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 YOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 48,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,374 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 38,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front beams to high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 36,590 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 34,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,990 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 YOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

KY05 YOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KY05 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 YOT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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