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WH52 DON

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,338 mi
Last recorded40,338 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH52 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 40,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 37,929 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 37,929 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 32,904 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2022 26,911 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 26,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 26,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 26,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 25,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 24,873 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 23,045 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 23,045 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounts corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 21,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 19,002 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 15,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,829 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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WH52 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WH52 DON, 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 WH52 DON registered?

WH52 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is WH52 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH52 DON shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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