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SO55 KAK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,678 mi
Last recorded66,678 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 KAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,678 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,257 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

under shields fitted not allowing inspection to some underside components

Fail 15 May 2017 66,253 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

under shields fitted not allowing inspection to some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,382 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 54,693 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,600 miles

exhaust showing slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,409 miles

all discs pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,807 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,039 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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SO55 KAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO55 KAK, 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 SO55 KAK registered?

SO55 KAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is SO55 KAK safe to buy?

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