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OU05 WYM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,746 mi
Last recorded47,746 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 WYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 47,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 45,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,660 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 44,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 42,818 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,381 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 36,381 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes near rear of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wipers smearing but not affecting view to road

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,345 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 22,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,135 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)

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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OU05 WYM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 OU05 WYM, 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

How do I check the history of OU05 WYM?

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What year was OU05 WYM registered?

OU05 WYM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is OU05 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 WYM 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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