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SN05 KCC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,170 mi
Last recorded142,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 142,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 135,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 129,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 123,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,190 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,422 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,833 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,334 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,770 miles

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

both front tyres approaching legal limit on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,166 miles

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

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,244 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,217 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,612 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 11 Jul 2008 25,523 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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SN05 KCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SN05 KCC, 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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SN05 KCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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