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WN05 VAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,597 mi
Last recorded102,597 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,995 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,382 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 95,150 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,316 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 91,315 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,130 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,116 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe as marked (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,099 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,384 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 55,091 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 55,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 48,710 miles

center exhaust mountings corroded and has slight blow

Fail 8 May 2012 48,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center exhaust mountings corroded and has slight blow

Pass 6 May 2011 43,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,634 miles

offside front anti roll bar link has a torn gaitor

Pass 22 May 2009 33,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 33,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

wipers smear

Pass 17 May 2008 27,840 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 VAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN05 VAY registered?

WN05 VAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is WN05 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 VAY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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