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LS05 KJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,664 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,223 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,772 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,404 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 12,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 12,733 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 KJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LS05 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

LS05 KJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LS05 KJY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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