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SJ05 WNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,697 mi
Last recorded57,697 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 WNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 57,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,685 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 53,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,213 miles

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 WNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNN, 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 WNN registered?

SJ05 WNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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