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X60 KMS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX60 KMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,486 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 73,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,881 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 71,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 70,150 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 70,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 66,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 62,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 59,799 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 55,690 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,876 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 39,876 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 39,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,933 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 29,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,279 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 25,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 20,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,605 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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X60 KMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X60 KMS, 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 X60 KMS registered?

X60 KMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is X60 KMS safe to buy?

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