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WL05 OBF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,263 mi
Last recorded83,263 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,010 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,222 miles

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

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

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

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Fail 13 Jun 2023 72,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 31 May 2022 63,363 miles

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,590 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [WALL] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [WALL] (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounts corroded

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,358 miles

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Fail 30 Jun 2020 48,356 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure both brackets corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,318 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,096 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,717 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WL05 OBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WL05 OBF, 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 WL05 OBF registered?

WL05 OBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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