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WD54 UTN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,837 mi
Last recorded63,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 UTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,837 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,069 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2022 57,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 57,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens cloudy but not excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 56,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,541 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 47,541 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,135 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 23,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,559 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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WD54 UTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WD54 UTN, 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 WD54 UTN registered?

WD54 UTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is WD54 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD54 UTN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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