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W2 KMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 KMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,404 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 106,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,703 miles

Central Exhaust clamp split.

Front Headlamp lens slightly misted beam patterns poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion starting at rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion starting at rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 104,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 104,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,860 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 103,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,712 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,815 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,977 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,115 miles

Oil leak

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,513 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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W2 KMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W2 KMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W2 KMJ registered?

W2 KMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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