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WP54 HMU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,555 mi
Last recorded78,555 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Sep 2023 78,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,398 miles

boot struts worn

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,398 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

boot struts worn

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,468 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,467 miles

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

slight corrosion to the front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in the nearside front suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,451 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 61,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,420 miles

Offside Front Bottom arm ball joint slight play

Rear brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,639 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,640 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,832 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Trims covering a lot of the underside of car and inner wheel liners fitted, unable to fully inspect perscibed areas

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,271 miles

Covers over both door sills & offside and nearside front and rear inner wings and floors, not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,934 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 22,777 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 22,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,312 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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WP54 HMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP54 HMU, 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 WP54 HMU registered?

WP54 HMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for WP54 HMU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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