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WG05 XLO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 55,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 55,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,262 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))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 54,262 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside repeater lens broken

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet struts weak

tailgate struts weak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 48,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside repeater lens broken

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet struts weak

tailgate struts weak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,858 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERRISH.. REGULAR CHECKS REQUIRED..

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,456 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,456 miles

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)

nearside front tyre side wall perished

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,864 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 XLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG05 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

WG05 XLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is WG05 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 XLO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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