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MH55 WGM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,931 mi
Last recorded72,931 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 WGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,925 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,296 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,878 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,381 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,703 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 69,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,661 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,589 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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MH55 WGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MH55 WGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH55 WGM registered?

MH55 WGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is MH55 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 WGM shows 21 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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