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WD05 TJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,880 mi
Last recorded124,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 TJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 124,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 118,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 116,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,874 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear pipes

offside rear tyre worn and perished

headlight patterns poor

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,859 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 86,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up off side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,892 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 80,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 TJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

WD05 TJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is WD05 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 TJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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