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WV55 DCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 96,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion occurring on rear floor pans

Pass 9 Apr 2024 94,794 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,747 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 92,068 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,014 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 79,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,043 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 72,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,155 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,598 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,042 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 41,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,768 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,466 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/REAR TYRE HAS A CUT INTO CENTRE TRED BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS/PLYS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,513 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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WV55 DCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV55 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

WV55 DCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 DCF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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