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KY55 CFD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,020 mi
Last recorded132,020 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 132,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Whole subframe is covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,046 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 127,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear subframe extensively repaired

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,393 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2021 117,979 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE FROM FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 107,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE FROM FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,903 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 101,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,105 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 87,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,984 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 66,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,233 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 50,233 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 55,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,353 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 43,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,604 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,622 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 CFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

KY55 CFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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