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WK05 ZVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,485 mi
Last recorded31,485 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 ZVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 31,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,754 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 30,154 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 30,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 28,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,701 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,692 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,569 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,569 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,943 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 ZVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

WK05 ZVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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