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WN55 ZPH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ZPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,994 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 84,638 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,257 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 82,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,920 miles

2 rear exhaust mounts broken support just acceptable

headlamp lenses in poor condition beam images just acceptable.

service c exceeded according to on board equipment.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,418 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,027 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2011 38,967 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn

offside and nearside front tyre wall worn

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,967 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside and nearside front tyre wall worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,267 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 ZPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

WN55 ZPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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