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WN05 EAG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,231 mi
Last recorded114,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,231 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

under body trays/covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2025 111,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes heavily corroded/pitted in places. Full undertray fitted making full assessment difficult. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded/pitted in places

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded. No sharp edges at time of test.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens heavily tinted (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Signs of weld repairs ? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 111,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes heavily corroded/pitted in places. Full undertray fitted making full assessment difficult. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded/pitted in places

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded. No sharp edges at time of test.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens heavily tinted (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Signs of weld repairs ? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 107,517 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corrosion present at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective broken away from system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe heavy corrosion present at the rear . strong advise replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower of bumper damaged/cracked.

Offside Front Outer wing/wheel arch corrosion present.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deterioration/discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all the mounting bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 May 2024 107,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corrosion present at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective broken away from system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe heavy corrosion present at the rear . strong advise replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower of bumper damaged/cracked.

Offside Front Outer wing/wheel arch corrosion present.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deterioration/discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all the mounting bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2023 105,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 98,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Dangerous likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,038 miles

all brake discs are corroded due to vehicle being stood

both rear brake pipes are corroding

buckle in nearside front wheel

corroded hole in nearside rear floor panel

oil leak offside rear of engine

rear tyres are at 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 91,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 91,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 80,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Reduced effort N/S Parking brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 72,527 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 72,495 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 65,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,629 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 60,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,113 miles

advise bad oil leak, from engine , recomend further inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,915 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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WN05 EAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EAG, 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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WN05 EAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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