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WR54 BHP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,469 mi
Last recorded90,469 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under plastic cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,914 miles

rear subframe undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2023 74,976 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front All suspension components corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,971 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,811 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front inner steering arm joint has slight play

Offside front tyre has slight wear inside edge

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

Rear brake pads difficult to fully inspect

Rear coil springs difficult to fully inspect

Rear underside of vehicle has general corrosion (sub frame, chassis, suspension arms, differential)

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,682 miles

Offside front lower (rear) suspension arm (lower ball joint) has slight free play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,613 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,860 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,989 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,638 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,342 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON OUTER SURFACES

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,448 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WR54 BHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WR54 BHP, 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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WR54 BHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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