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7 WPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 WPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,987 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

Fail 23 Jan 2025 55,956 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,727 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front rear upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension compenents front and rear and under body and back axle

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,940 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 52,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,105 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,131 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,552 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 22 Jul 2016 42,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,388 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,948 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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7 WPJ 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 81.8%.

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 7 WPJ, 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 7 WPJ registered?

7 WPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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