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MF55 WDJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,745 mi
Last recorded73,745 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 66,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 55,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,593 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,068 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,572 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,319 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,306 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 4 Sep 2009 29,113 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 12 Sep 2008 22,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MF55 WDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MF55 WDJ, 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 MF55 WDJ registered?

MF55 WDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is MF55 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 WDJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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