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WN55 RJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 RJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,944 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 16 Jan 2025 123,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,437 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 15 Jan 2024 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 109,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,842 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,582 miles

nearside rear fog light not working

offside front brake pad looks low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,649 miles

both front tyres 3mm,5yrs old and worn both inner edges

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,724 miles

noise from engine on idle

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,847 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 RJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

WN55 RJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WN55 RJY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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