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WN55 CXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,620 mi
Last recorded148,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 CXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 148,620 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 148,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 148,163 miles

EML is on

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

main fuel line from tank very corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 148,163 miles

EML is on

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

main fuel line from tank very corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 146,327 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 146,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 134,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 125,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

esp light iluminated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 107,030 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Jan 2011 102,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 101,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,632 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 83,632 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,228 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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WN55 CXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WN55 CXY, 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 WN55 CXY registered?

WN55 CXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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