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WL54 FTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 FTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 74,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,312 miles

Offside Front offside front brake disc shield corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,082 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 65,082 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear sub frame mounting corroded (2.4.G.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres have cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit r/hand front tyre has wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,211 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit r/ hand rear tyre tread depth near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,251 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Jan 2014 44,220 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

os centre exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,281 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 36,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,343 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 26,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,208 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges-2254517w

Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,752 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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WL54 FTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL54 FTU, 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 WL54 FTU registered?

WL54 FTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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