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5 WWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 WWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,011 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,279 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 54,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front engine covers fitted

Central Front under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,214 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,077 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,115 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,690 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 25,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,648 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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5 WWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 5 WWW, 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 5 WWW registered?

5 WWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is 5 WWW safe to buy?

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