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WR05 ZJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,878 mi
Last recorded151,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 ZJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 151,878 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 151,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 150,715 miles

All suspension components quite corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both deteriorated and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 150,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

All brake discs quite corroded

All suspension components quite corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded very corroded and flaking ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both deteriorated and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 142,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 136,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,492 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake effort lower than normal for type of car

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very heavily worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,736 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,610 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,480 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,365 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in tread! o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,567 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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WR05 ZJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR05 ZJK, 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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WR05 ZJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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