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MF05 WGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,467 mi
Last recorded17,467 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,467 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 17,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,786 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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MF05 WGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF05 WGU, 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 MF05 WGU registered?

MF05 WGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MF05 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 WGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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