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MC05 WNL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,181 mi
Last recorded83,181 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 WNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,048 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 79,048 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,276 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 76,359 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres split + perished

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,147 miles

n/s/f tyre split + perished

Fail 9 Jun 2018 74,137 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split + perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 72,812 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,918 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,813 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,089 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 30 Jun 2011 63,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,218 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 51,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,608 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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MC05 WNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MC05 WNL, 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 MC05 WNL registered?

MC05 WNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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