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WH05 MAM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,023 mi
Last recorded34,023 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 MAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 34,023 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 33,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,776 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 31,774 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS warning indicating a fault. Unavailable

Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,231 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,274 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,492 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,677 miles

n/s/f inner tyre tread wearing low

n/s/f tyre outer edge cracking

o/s/f inner tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,676 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,952 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WH05 MAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WH05 MAM, 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 WH05 MAM registered?

WH05 MAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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