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MH05 KVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,087 mi
Last recorded78,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,590 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm.

Fail 19 Jun 2025 75,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,894 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 66,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,931 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 59,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,055 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,502 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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MH05 KVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MH05 KVD, 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 MH05 KVD registered?

MH05 KVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MH05 KVD safe to buy?

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