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MX54 WRD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 WRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 119,337 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 113,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,486 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hose's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe at the rear. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe mounting and floor area corroded but not excessive.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 110,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension arm inner bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hose's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe at the rear. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe mounting and floor area corroded but not excessive.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,079 miles

Both rear floor sections are corroded but not excessively at time of inspection

Plastic undertrays are fitted making inspection difficult

Rear part of front to rear fuel pipes are corroded but not leaking at time of inspection

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 108,053 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting point area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear floor sections are corroded but not excessively at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Plastic trays fitted at underside of vehicle making inspection difficult

Rear part of front to rear fuel pipe is corroded but not leaking at time of inspection

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,682 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,398 miles

Lower exhaust rusty

Lower under shields fitted

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,029 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,035 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 25 Jan 2010 31,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,528 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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MX54 WRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MX54 WRD, 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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MX54 WRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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