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FD55 WJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,523 miles

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 5 Sep 2024 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 83,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT AJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 84,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,839 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,066 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,288 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear x2 both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,108 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear x2 both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear x2 both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate loose but secure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,234 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,234 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,620 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 28 Aug 2008 30,786 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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FD55 WJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 FD55 WJX, 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 FD55 WJX registered?

FD55 WJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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