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WR55 ODE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,892 mi
Last recorded86,892 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,892 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 79,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,848 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,529 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,468 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,187 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 61,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,088 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)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage/cut

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,781 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 40,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,636 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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WR55 ODE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 WR55 ODE, 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 WR55 ODE registered?

WR55 ODE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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