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WV05 KTK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,961 mi
Last recorded98,961 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 KTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 98,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 94,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 92,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 91,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 90,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 88,151 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 88,151 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 82,403 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,505 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 27 May 2016 59,567 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,378 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 22,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,424 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 10,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WV05 KTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV05 KTK, 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 WV05 KTK registered?

WV05 KTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is WV05 KTK safe to buy?

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