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MW05 VRC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,260 mi
Last recorded85,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,260 miles

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2026 83,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 80,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 78,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,742 miles

slight play on off side front steering rack arm inner bush

Fail 4 Jan 2023 74,742 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play on off side front steering rack arm inner bush

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,975 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark fluid (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,393 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,419 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 57,987 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 56,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 54,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,920 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly cut on the inside wall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,776 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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MW05 VRC 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 81%.

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 MW05 VRC, 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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MW05 VRC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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