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WJ05 XRM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 65,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,944 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,352 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 62,349 miles

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

ESP fault displayed on dash no warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,991 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,202 miles

Deep cut to OSR tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2018 60,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,092 miles

Both front lower,rear inner arm bushes worn

Fail 4 Feb 2013 42,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,187 miles

idle speed slightly high

Fail 18 Feb 2012 38,187 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,950 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres low

front discs min thick advise replace

rear pads low 2k max

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,950 miles

both rear tyres low

front discs min thick advise replace

rear pads low 2k max

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,664 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 XRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 XRM, 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 WJ05 XRM?

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What year was WJ05 XRM registered?

WJ05 XRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 XRM 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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