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FA05 WUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 113,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,747 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 88,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,586 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2021 80,785 miles

Offside Rear hand brake just met the requirements

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,729 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 77,614 miles

Earth lead (On G/Box) Badly Corroded

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 76,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,122 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,219 miles

Damage to o/s/f Outer Tyre Wall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 61,219 miles

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

Damage to o/s/f Outer Tyre Wall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,534 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,781 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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FA05 WUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WUW, 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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FA05 WUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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