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WD05 LFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,627 mi
Last recorded34,627 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 LFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,495 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,417 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,417 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,983 miles

nsf tyre cut side wall

wipers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,922 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 28,922 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,974 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,058 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf mirror glass damage

Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,096 miles

advise that rear tyres are very close to spec

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,627 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 14,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WD05 LFN, 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 WD05 LFN registered?

WD05 LFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is WD05 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 LFN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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