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WV55 CHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,921 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 77,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% binding excessivly (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,820 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,039 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,346 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,403 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,619 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded through.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,226 miles

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

Tread "stepped" on inside of offside front tyre.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 10,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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WV55 CHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WV55 CHX, 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 WV55 CHX registered?

WV55 CHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is WV55 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CHX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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