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SD05 FWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,208 mi
Last recorded109,208 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 FWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 109,208 miles

Rear under side corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,771 miles

Rear Underside corrosion

Rear diff slight leak

Fail 17 Mar 2025 103,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Underside corrosion

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,356 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 99,356 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,443 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 94,443 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear sub frame corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 90,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,580 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,024 miles

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2019 86,024 miles

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

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,348 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 22 Mar 2017 80,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 60,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,161 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 42,151 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,893 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,790 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)

off-side head lamp and bumper damaged

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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SD05 FWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SD05 FWZ, 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

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What year was SD05 FWZ registered?

SD05 FWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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