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WU55 FBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,808 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket / mounting corroded marked with chalk

Rear Rear subframe rusty/corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe fixings to body area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bottom arm bush leaking fluid marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit now (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 72,422 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,002 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 63,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,573 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,651 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,108 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 34,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,481 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,907 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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WU55 FBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBJ, 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 WU55 FBJ registered?

WU55 FBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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