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KY55 OBR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,863 mi
Last recorded90,863 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2015 90,863 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,383 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,669 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,669 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,923 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 46,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,756 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

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 OBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY55 OBR registered?

KY55 OBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is KY55 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 OBR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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