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SP55 KFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,643 mi
Last recorded85,643 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 85,300 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 85,001 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 84,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 77,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 77,950 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered with tape residue (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,415 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 19 Nov 2021 65,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all brake pipes covered in grease

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,494 miles

Offside front brake slight binding.

Rear inner brake pads not seen.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,750 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 59,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,956 miles

Exhaust centre supports corroded away from pipes.

Offside Front Offside front brake some binding.

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer tread sections.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,948 miles

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,629 miles

Front o/s brake rubbing slightly.

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 54,629 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front o/s brake rubbing slightly.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,625 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)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 49,625 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,150 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,145 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 33,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,714 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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SP55 KFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SP55 KFC, 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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SP55 KFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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