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S55 WFT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 WFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,607 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,244 miles

Nearside door / wing damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2025 85,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door / wing damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,231 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,364 miles

travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 69,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,702 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 62,202 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,170 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,556 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 49,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,741 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 34,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,646 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,287 miles

both front tyres close to limit (tread)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,505 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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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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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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