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S200 WLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,369 mi
Last recorded143,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 143,369 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,808 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded & missing clamp (Not leaking exhaust gasses)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2023 141,808 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded & missing clamp (Not leaking exhaust gasses)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2021 141,787 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system crodded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 141,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front washer not working however the o/s is sufficent

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 141,436 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front washer not working however the o/s is sufficent

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light to the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 137,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 137,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 137,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 131,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,005 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 118,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,208 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,798 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,798 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,431 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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S200 WLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S200 WLK, 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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S200 WLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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