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WV55 DDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,660 mi
Last recorded54,660 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 54,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 48,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 47,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 45,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,631 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 43,685 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,881 miles

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,350 miles

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,654 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,196 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,507 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 29,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,035 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 19,034 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 Aug 2009 15,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,481 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)

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 DDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 WV55 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 DDE registered?

WV55 DDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is WV55 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 DDE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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