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KW55 WGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,368 mi
Last recorded107,368 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,543 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,323 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,741 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,741 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded o/s and near side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 94,423 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,610 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 88,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre,Outer side wall kerb damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre,Outer side wall slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,396 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at joints (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,866 miles

Cuts to the nearside front tyre on the inner wall but not through to the ply

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,946 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 45,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,646 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,022 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,683 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 25,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KW55 WGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KW55 WGG, 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 KW55 WGG registered?

KW55 WGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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