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DV05 WFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 WFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,885 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 78,885 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,960 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,228 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,342 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken red\white code (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,270 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,376 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges - n/s/f tyre more so

nail in the o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust bracket missing

rear exhaust pipe support rod insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,707 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,621 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,531 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 22,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,683 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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DV05 WFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV05 WFX, 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 DV05 WFX registered?

DV05 WFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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