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WG05 RRX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,629 mi
Last recorded70,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 70,629 miles

large plastic panels fitted hard to check

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,713 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,777 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 47,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,044 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,654 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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WG05 RRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WG05 RRX, 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 WG05 RRX registered?

WG05 RRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is WG05 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 RRX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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