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WG55 FTP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,637 mi
Last recorded40,637 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,110 miles

both rear indicators faded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,753 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 12,753 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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WG55 FTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG55 FTP, 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 WG55 FTP registered?

WG55 FTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WG55 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 FTP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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