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V3 KLH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,992 mi
Last recorded55,992 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 KLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 55,992 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 49,669 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 49,668 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,714 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 45,196 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 May 2015 45,195 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Rear indicators discolouring

Pass 27 May 2014 41,670 miles

All brake pads worn close to limit

Rear indicators discolouring

Pass 3 May 2013 36,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 27,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 19,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,597 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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V3 KLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V3 KLH, 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 V3 KLH registered?

V3 KLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is V3 KLH safe to buy?

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