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W9 BOL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,537 mi
Last recorded70,537 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 BOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 18 Aug 2025 70,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet struts stiff/weak

exhaust cracking at y joint

Pass 20 Aug 2024 69,540 miles

rear exhaust joint corroding

slight distortion to nearside front wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at y piece (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at y piece (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,002 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,777 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,376 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 18,376 miles

Nearside Rear 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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W9 BOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W9 BOL, 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 W9 BOL registered?

W9 BOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is W9 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 BOL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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