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KY55 BYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 161,591 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 161,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 145,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,316 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cat mounting bracket snapped off, cat starting to split will need replacement soon (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 139,316 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective cat mounting bracket snapped off, cat starting to split will need replacement soon (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,204 miles

front screen damaged near rear view mirror

Pass 5 May 2020 130,723 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 130,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 125,974 miles

CAT exhaust bracket broken from exhaust

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 May 2019 125,974 miles

CAT exhaust bracket broken from exhaust

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 119,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm / worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 114,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front shock absorber little or no damping effect

Offside Front shock absorber little or no damping effect

Fail 4 Aug 2015 102,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,722 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,572 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm depth

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,671 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

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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KY55 BYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KY55 BYG, 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 KY55 BYG registered?

KY55 BYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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