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WU05 UWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,841 mi
Last recorded67,841 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 67,841 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 67,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 61,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 54,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,903 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,378 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,520 miles

cut on n/s/r outer side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,967 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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WU05 UWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WU05 UWL, 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 WU05 UWL registered?

WU05 UWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is WU05 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 UWL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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