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SP05 KDK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,212 mi
Last recorded109,212 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 109,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 May 2025 107,619 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 107,563 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion both calipers jammed (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bottom screw missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 106,121 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under shield fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2023 104,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under shield fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,776 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,307 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody, Rear Subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undershields fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 91,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub Frame near mounting of rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undershields fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,313 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 83,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 79,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 75,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,544 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 69,544 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,873 miles

osf tyre worn on edges cracked and perished

Fail 21 Feb 2014 62,873 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edges cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,336 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 56,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,842 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 23 Feb 2011 41,984 miles

n/s front tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,375 miles

n/side front tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,783 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,268 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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SP05 KDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SP05 KDK, 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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SP05 KDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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