MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside body damage
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside door / wing damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door / wing damaged
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
travel on parking brake
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
brake fluid level below maximum
both front tyres close to limit (tread)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S55 WFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 S55 WFT, 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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How do I check the history of S55 WFT?
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What year was S55 WFT registered?
S55 WFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.
Is S55 WFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S55 WFT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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