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WF55 RRV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 RRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 72,917 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 72,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,464 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,607 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 70,492 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,106 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 66,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,797 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 58,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,444 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 50,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not down to the cords

Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,524 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not down to the cords

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 47,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,556 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,166 miles

under body covers fitted unable to check uderside fully

Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,784 miles

engine and under run covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,032 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,985 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 RRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

WF55 RRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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