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MW54 XWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,474 mi
Last recorded63,474 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 55,471 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s rear brake pipe leakig (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,081 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres show signs of perishing

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres show signs of perishing

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,612 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 46,612 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,985 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,985 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,374 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,374 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 23 Sep 2014 35,663 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,578 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 11,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,445 miles

cracks on outside wall off nearside front tyre,offside front tyre and offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 8,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 6,954 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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MW54 XWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW54 XWR, 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 MW54 XWR registered?

MW54 XWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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