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WK55 HDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,433 mi
Last recorded114,433 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 107,194 miles

corrosion to floor, under side

Fail 29 Jul 2025 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to floor, under side

Pass 31 Jul 2024 100,391 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,927 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 85,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2020 64,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,108 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,155 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,395 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2010 33,817 miles

NSF tyre starting to wear on inner edge, recommend tracking check

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,224 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,446 miles

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)

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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WK55 HDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 WK55 HDE, 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 WK55 HDE registered?

WK55 HDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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