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WU05 XOZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,086 mi
Last recorded57,086 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 56,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective next to differential (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 54,972 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken/exhaust has a slight leak

Fail 8 Nov 2023 54,913 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken/exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 48,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear one (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 36,335 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

front wiper blades slightly worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 5 May 2017 34,610 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 May 2016 32,375 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 30,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 21,531 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 21,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 17,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 14,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,431 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 XOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

WU05 XOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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