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WL55 EXR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,219 mi
Last recorded120,219 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 EXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 120,219 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 120,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 107,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 101,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,696 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,201 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,507 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 59,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 43,597 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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WL55 EXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WL55 EXR, 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 WL55 EXR registered?

WL55 EXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is WL55 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 EXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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