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WK05 KKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,430 mi
Last recorded84,430 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 KKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,430 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 66,025 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 66,025 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,490 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 63,484 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread markers advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,793 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,353 miles

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

floor pan surface rust

suspension bushes rubber deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,384 miles

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 55,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,218 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

service light on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 42,818 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

service light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,701 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,108 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,698 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 2 Jul 2008 14,852 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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WK05 KKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK05 KKX, 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 WK05 KKX registered?

WK05 KKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is WK05 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 KKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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