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FA05 WEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,258 mi
Last recorded155,258 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 155,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 153,432 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 151,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 150,560 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 149,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 147,921 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2018 146,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,714 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 143,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake hoses just starting to perish very slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2014 139,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake hoses just starting to perish very slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,360 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 107,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and starting to break

Pass 14 Jul 2012 107,342 miles

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and starting to break

Fail 22 Jun 2011 90,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,549 miles

front no plate starting to de face

srs ligt on

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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FA05 WEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FA05 WEO, 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 FA05 WEO registered?

FA05 WEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is FA05 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 WEO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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