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WG55 SVO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 SVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,507 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,525 miles

both front suspension lower rear arms ball joints slight movement

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,426 miles

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

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 19 Oct 2017 115,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,881 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and edges worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,693 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,888 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,241 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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WG55 SVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

WG55 SVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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