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W2 CGL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,690 mi
Last recorded33,690 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 CGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 33,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 33,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 33,576 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 33,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 32,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,833 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 19,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 15,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 15,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W2 CGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W2 CGL, 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 W2 CGL registered?

W2 CGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is W2 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 CGL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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