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WF55 AVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 AVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,602 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,193 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 39,193 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 36,026 miles

rear subframe waxoyled

Pass 1 May 2020 32,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 31,369 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 31,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 30,863 miles

Heavy corrosion on both rear brake calipers

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At back of floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 30,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Heavy corrosion on both rear brake calipers

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At back of floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,143 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Suspension is becoming corroaded as well as fixings

Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,473 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corroad

Fail 27 Oct 2015 29,427 miles

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corroad

Fail 5 Nov 2014 27,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise fuel pipe nearside rear corroaded

advise n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall nop cords exposed

advise o/s and n/s headlamp only just meet the permitted standard.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise fuel pipe nearside rear corroaded

advise n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall nop cords exposed

advise o/s and n/s headlamp only just meet the permitted standard.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,933 miles

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

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

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

advise front to rear fuel line slightly corroaded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,390 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise corrosion on front brake discs and linings appear to be in need of service

advise heavy corrosion on rear exhaust mountings

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,348 miles

Advise not able to check all brake lines due to construcion of vehicle.

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 22,348 miles

Advise not able to check all brake lines due to construcion of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,041 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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WF55 AVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WF55 AVR, 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 WF55 AVR registered?

WF55 AVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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