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WU55 BVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 107,221 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 105,018 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))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 101,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn thin

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2024 101,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn thin

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,291 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 93,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,804 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 88,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 88,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above driveshaft brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above driveshaft brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake just met requirement 16%

Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear -coming from undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear-above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 87,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear -coming from undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear-above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 84,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,015 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,594 miles

surface rust to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,405 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,269 miles

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge 225/45/17

Fail 17 Nov 2012 62,192 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,256 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm 245/40/17

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,329 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,749 miles

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

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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WU55 BVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU55 BVV, 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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WU55 BVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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