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WJ05 HSG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,368 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 82,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened causing rear tracking fault (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,929 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened causing rear tracking fault (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,733 miles

oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,732 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 10 Jul 2018 74,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tread cracking on both front tyres

Fail 29 Jun 2017 69,257 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust brackets snapped

tread cracking on both front tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,781 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side hand brake slightly lower reading than off side

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,173 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,076 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,076 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,153 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,710 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,003 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WJ05 HSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ05 HSG, 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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WJ05 HSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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