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KW05 WNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 WNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,737 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,883 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,559 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 59,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,349 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,676 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,674 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,985 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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KW05 WNF 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 87%.

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 KW05 WNF, 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 KW05 WNF registered?

KW05 WNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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