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SN05 KYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed, near suspension arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where brake pipe meets flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where brake pipe meets flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where brake pipe meets flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where rigid brake pipe meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 75,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where rigid brake pipe meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where rigid brake pipe meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 63,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread & sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 51,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight is faded and discoloring (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on outer facing of disc indicating improper brake function (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

vehicle has under trays fitted restricting view

Fail 15 May 2018 51,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also derived of tread on inner and badly split out outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E.M.L is illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight is faded and discoloring (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on outer facing of disc indicating improper brake function (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

vehicle has under trays fitted restricting view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also derived of tread to 2nd layer of rubber on inner edge and also badly splitting on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 49,593 miles

exhaust rear section hangers corroded/broken

Fail 9 May 2016 49,578 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear section hangers corroded/broken

Pass 1 May 2015 47,880 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 46,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,654 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 39,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 26,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 22,761 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 10 May 2008 18,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 May 2008 18,564 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 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN05 KYA, 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 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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