CarVerify

Free Car Check

WIW 3311

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,068 mi
Last recorded85,068 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 3311
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 85,068 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Pan Is Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Off Side Front Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,239 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 82,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,863 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear floor / sub frame heavily under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill engine lower cover / sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2022 79,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Head lamp lenses matted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to off side front brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear floor / sub frame heavily under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill engine lower cover / sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 75,826 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 75,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,367 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened back sec shone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear general corrosion on both body -floor secshons near suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,795 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 69,794 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 62,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,766 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,658 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,772 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WIW 3311 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WIW 3311, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WIW 3311?

You can check the full history of WIW 3311 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WIW 3311 registered?

WIW 3311 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is WIW 3311 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 3311 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WIW 3311 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WIW 3311. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.