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WN05 VAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,177 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket incomplete

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket incomplete

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust brackets are detached, exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust brackets corrded broken off still secure.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear exhaust mounting bracket,s corroded off. exhaust still secure.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,659 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,657 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,409 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,409 miles

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

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

both front to rear meatal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 31 May 2011 41,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,329 miles

front discs worn inner edge

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,698 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,561 miles

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

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

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

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 VAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

WN05 VAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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