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WV55 EXC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,212 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,022 miles

Nearside Front advise play in front suspension track bar ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,442 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 52,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,855 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 26,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,827 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,015 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 EXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

WV55 EXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WV55 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 EXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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