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WN05 DZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 DZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,802 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 84,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,233 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,946 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 41,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 36,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,602 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,650 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,907 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 14,870 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre tread excessivly worn on inner edge (not showing cords)

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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WN05 DZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WN05 DZJ, 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 WN05 DZJ registered?

WN05 DZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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