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RJ05 KYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,638 mi
Last recorded110,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,341 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,708 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,293 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 23 Jun 2016 95,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner 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 29 Apr 2015 92,354 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 89,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,105 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,145 miles

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,145 miles

Windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 33,447 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,568 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 15,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RJ05 KYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RJ05 KYY, 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 RJ05 KYY registered?

RJ05 KYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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