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WG05 RRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,028 mi
Last recorded55,028 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 RRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 55,028 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 54,861 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 54,813 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower rear ball joint have slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged from being under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 45,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,138 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 36,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 33,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and wear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 33,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 30,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,287 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 28,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 26,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cuts in side wall no cords showing

Pass 21 May 2013 21,802 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre small cuts in side wall no cords showing

Pass 20 May 2011 16,671 miles

offside and nearside front tyres getting near limit 3mm

Pass 28 May 2010 14,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,609 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 RRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

WG05 RRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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