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R90 KLC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,568 mi
Last recorded107,568 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,650 miles

Advise front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 103,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,609 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,354 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,777 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,479 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,880 miles

lower nearside edge of windscreen is cracked.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 22,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,920 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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R90 KLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R90 KLC, 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 R90 KLC registered?

R90 KLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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