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GW52 WAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,901 mi
Last recorded58,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW52 WAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 58,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 56,217 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 29 May 2025 56,217 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2024 55,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 36,897 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,660 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 34,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 31,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2017 31,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 28,872 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 26,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 18,116 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 16,367 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 13,210 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2009 10,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,968 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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GW52 WAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 GW52 WAT, 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 GW52 WAT registered?

GW52 WAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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