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SF54 WCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,469 mi
Last recorded114,469 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 WCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge (slight) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater lense cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (slight) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 114,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor holed and corroded at nearside (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,450 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 106,450 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s head lamp image deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s head lamp image deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,803 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front side repeater lens on mirror slight damage

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

off side and near side front wings corroded no sharp edges at time of test

off side and near side head lamp lens deteriated

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 22 Aug 2018 90,784 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front side repeater lens on mirror slight damage

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

off side and near side front wings corroded no sharp edges at time of test

off side and near side head lamp lens deteriated

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 May 2017 88,301 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 88,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 84,234 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,557 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,160 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,633 miles

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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SF54 WCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SF54 WCJ, 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 SF54 WCJ registered?

SF54 WCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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