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MB05 KEV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,305 mi
Last recorded16,305 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 KEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 16,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 14,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 8,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 4,841 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 4,748 miles

Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 4,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 4,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 4,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 4,316 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 4,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 4,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 1,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 1,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 1,319 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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MB05 KEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MB05 KEV, 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 MB05 KEV registered?

MB05 KEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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