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WK05 HYP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,327 mi
Last recorded125,327 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 125,327 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 125,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 May 2024 125,287 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside

n/s front tyre cracking/perishing

o/s and n/s rear exhaust mountings broken

rear differential corroding

underside fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s and o/s rear exhaust mountings broken

rear brake discs starting to corrode

underside fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2023 125,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s and o/s rear exhaust mountings broken

rear brake discs starting to corrode

underside fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2021 120,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear exhaust mountain broken

Pass 24 Apr 2020 115,487 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 115,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 112,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2018 112,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 103,937 miles

Front fog lights damaged

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Pass 10 May 2016 98,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 98,290 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,152 miles

gearbox sump gasket damp/leaking

o/s/f fog light damaged

stone chips

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,035 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,434 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 25,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 21,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 17,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,645 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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WK05 HYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WK05 HYP, 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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WK05 HYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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