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SJ05 WMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 WMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 123,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,947 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 116,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,330 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,423 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,969 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 89,637 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,662 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,563 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight drag on offside parking brake

Pass 19 May 2014 61,405 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread especially on outter egdes

Fail 12 May 2014 61,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread especially on outter egdes

Pass 9 May 2013 53,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 53,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 46,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 46,250 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

srs light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,868 miles

Nearside Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 26,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 26,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,753 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM HAS JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL AND WHEEL RIM

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PLASTIC UNDERGUARDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 17 Feb 2009 20,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM HAS JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL AND WHEEL RIM

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PLASTIC UNDERGUARDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,091 miles

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

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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SJ05 WMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ05 WMZ, 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 SJ05 WMZ registered?

SJ05 WMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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