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WM05 FJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 FJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,558 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 82,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By Mounting bolt marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective By Subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp working on back up lamp

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

Offside Rear Position lamp working on back up

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,065 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 72,065 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 72,053 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above driveshaft (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5 mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,720 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 69,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,540 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2016 58,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,147 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,389 miles

front tyres wearing badly on inside edges

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 51,389 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres wearing badly on inside edges

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,819 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly (stepped) on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,578 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 31,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,042 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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WM05 FJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WM05 FJK, 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 WM05 FJK registered?

WM05 FJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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