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WJ05 XRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 91,687 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 91,644 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 83,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,857 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,799 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 80,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,012 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 80,009 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside & offside of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 79,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (on n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,641 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,738 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 24 Jun 2014 41,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,420 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,390 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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WJ05 XRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WJ05 XRF, 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 WJ05 XRF registered?

WJ05 XRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 XRF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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