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W16 ROW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,652 mi
Last recorded65,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 ROW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,652 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 65,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 61,670 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 61,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,360 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 45,910 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 45,910 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,904 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Fail 6 Aug 2014 39,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Center section exhaust hanger broken but system sufficiently supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,525 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,441 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,441 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,663 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,087 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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W16 ROW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 W16 ROW, 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 W16 ROW registered?

W16 ROW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is W16 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W16 ROW 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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