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WJ05 HSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,221 mi
Last recorded95,221 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

tyre warning light is on

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,076 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,258 miles

both rear tyres worn low

deep cut nearside rear tyre tread, cords showing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 77,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,143 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 66,518 miles

n/s/f tyre worn BADLY on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,302 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 62,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,386 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,383 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSU, 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

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What year was WJ05 HSU registered?

WJ05 HSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is WJ05 HSU safe to buy?

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