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WK05 HMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 81,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,049 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,344 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,755 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,755 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2020 69,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2019 65,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,361 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 54,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres cracking slightly and tread blocks lifting slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,465 miles

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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WK05 HMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 WK05 HMG, 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 WK05 HMG registered?

WK05 HMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WK05 HMG 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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