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LS05 KCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,461 mi
Last recorded157,461 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 157,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 156,864 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 156,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 155,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake weathershield loose

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 155,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake weathershield loose

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 154,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 152,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 151,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s mid exhaust metal mount bracket corroded off pipe exhaust still secure.

rear sub frame in poor cond.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 151,663 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s/f lower (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s mid exhaust metal mount bracket corroded off pipe exhaust still secure.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 148,204 miles

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

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)

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

full floorpan covers fitted

steering rack end slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 135,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken/deteriorated

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured

Pass 16 May 2014 122,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting broken but meets requirements

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill/floorpan covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2013 109,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

outer sill/lower engine/floorpan covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2013 109,698 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

outer sill/lower engine/floorpan covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by floorpan covers

outer sill/lower engine/floorpan covers/rear suspension components fitted

Pass 17 May 2011 86,176 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 74,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,718 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 59,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 42,915 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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LS05 KCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS05 KCX, 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 LS05 KCX registered?

LS05 KCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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