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WG55 TCK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,770 mi
Last recorded130,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 TCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 123,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 109,324 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mountings broken

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear mounting broken

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,126 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 93,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 93,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 90,179 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,179 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,423 miles

small cut to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,407 miles

long travel on handbrake,close to limit.[no reserve]

nearside rear tyre low.[3mm]

offside and nearside rear indicators,starting to fade too white.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,551 miles

brake discs run out noted on brake test and can be felt through brake pedal on application...rear brake discs rusted.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,307 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 TCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TCK, 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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WG55 TCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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