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PE55 KVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,463 mi
Last recorded101,463 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,463 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 101,463 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,910 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,544 miles

both front disc backing plates corroded

both front tyre treads inside edges worn

both rear subframe mount perscribed areas corroded

minor transmission oil leak

under panels fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Oct 2023 92,544 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

both front disc backing plates corroded

both front tyre treads inside edges worn

both rear subframe mount perscribed areas corroded

minor transmission oil leak

under panels fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low 18%

Fail 22 Sep 2021 84,194 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing at rear - rod broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

parking brake effort low 18%

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear - faded (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2020 80,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear - faded (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,821 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,364 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,364 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,702 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,545 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,477 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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PE55 KVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE55 KVM, 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 PE55 KVM registered?

PE55 KVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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