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WV55 EWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,570 mi
Last recorded37,570 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 37,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 36,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge Of The Tread And Cracking On The Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Cracking On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 35,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Cracking On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,294 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,315 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 28,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,664 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,894 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 16,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 12,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,616 miles

All tyres slightly cracking in the tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 5,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,791 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 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 EWO, 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 EWO registered?

WV55 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WV55 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 EWO 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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