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W9 MCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,502 mi
Last recorded70,502 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 MCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,502 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 70,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 6 May 2025 69,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,129 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,437 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,878 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 63,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,168 miles

Offside Front tyre worn 225/45/17

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,451 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,391 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,391 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,637 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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W9 MCF 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 W9 MCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W9 MCF registered?

W9 MCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W9 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 MCF 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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