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WJ55 MBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,179 mi
Last recorded16,179 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 16,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 16,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,743 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 14,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 14,037 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 14,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 12,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 11,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 11,181 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 8 May 2015 10,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 10,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 8,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,863 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 8,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,266 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,582 miles

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

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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WJ55 MBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WJ55 MBY, 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 WJ55 MBY registered?

WJ55 MBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ55 MBY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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