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WD05 LGC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,286 mi
Last recorded64,286 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 64,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 63,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,036 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 59,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & o/s/f 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,011 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken on pipe but exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,088 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded/snapped.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,156 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 2 Jul 2018 37,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,624 miles

Both head lights poor condition

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

Gear box oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 28,624 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both head lights poor condition

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

Gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,448 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is perrished on the outer side wall

offside rear tyre is perrished on the outer side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 4,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

WD05 LGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WD05 LGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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