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FA05 WZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,832 mi
Last recorded101,832 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,179 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 27 Apr 2024 91,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 91,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 88,926 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 88,925 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,333 miles

engine fault light on

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,733 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,983 miles

engine check light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner wall cracking & worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,141 miles

engine check light on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 60,141 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine check light on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,205 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,483 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,687 miles

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

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 WZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

FA05 WZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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