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WJ05 XRR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,929 mi
Last recorded52,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 52,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded and weak

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear - both slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a small cut on inner side wall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,384 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached from exhaust but exhaust still still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 50,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached from exhaust but exhaust still still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,411 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached from exhaust but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 48,404 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached from exhaust but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,899 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 41,897 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 40,535 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,548 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre has nail in

tyres have aging cracks

Fail 2 Nov 2016 38,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre has nail in

tyres have aging cracks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,349 miles

n/s/r tyre has a chunk out of side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,173 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,173 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,086 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,139 miles

minor damage and cracks to front lower panel

rear tyre close to limits

unable to fully check underbody due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,974 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 XRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

WJ05 XRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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