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WD05 AWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,717 mi
Last recorded50,717 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 AWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,717 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 50,717 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 38,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2021 36,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 35,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 35,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,465 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,984 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 28,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,630 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,802 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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WD05 AWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WD05 AWM, 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 WD05 AWM registered?

WD05 AWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is WD05 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 AWM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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