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WM54 HXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,816 mi
Last recorded57,816 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 HXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 57,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,630 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 52,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,342 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,375 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers in poor condition

n/s/r metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hangers and strength/stay bars are heavily corroded.

Just over minimum oil level.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Signs of rodent activity in engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal fuel pipe n/s/r starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,763 miles

metal brake pipes above rear axle started to corrode.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,132 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to crack around outer edge of tyre wall

offside and nearside rear tyres wear thin

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,212 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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WM54 HXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WM54 HXW, 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 WM54 HXW registered?

WM54 HXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is WM54 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 HXW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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