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W44 MRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 MRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 120,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 112,457 miles

Engine oil level low!!

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs inner face Scored and pitted!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,978 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken off (still supported ok)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in several places (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slightly smear across screen

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front wheel rim has slight deflection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorating giving a slightly blurry image

Fail 3 Feb 2022 109,978 miles

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

Central exhaust mounting broken off (still supported ok)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in several places (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slightly smear across screen

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front wheel rim has slight deflection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorating giving a slightly blurry image

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,760 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,464 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,933 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

exhaust hanger corroded rear

Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure retaining pins loose nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

exhaust hanger corroded rear

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,429 miles

under trays,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers ,under trays and outer sill cover fitted partial only

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,025 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,366 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 58,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,302 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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W44 MRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W44 MRY, 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 W44 MRY registered?

W44 MRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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