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WJZ 8803

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,594 mi
Last recorded130,594 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJZ 8803
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 130,594 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 130,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,726 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle all pipes require a good clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 119,942 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyures are badly split and cracking is present (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle all pipes require a good clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,257 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,364 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,447 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 105,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,773 miles

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

engine light on

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,692 miles

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

both front+os/r jacking blocks missing

nearside side skirt damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,675 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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WJZ 8803 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WJZ 8803, 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 WJZ 8803 registered?

WJZ 8803 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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