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14 HF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,827 mi
Last recorded52,827 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 HF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 52,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 51,802 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 51,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 51,083 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 51,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 49,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Caster arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Camber arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,412 miles

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

off side front brace steel strut rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre splitting around sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,258 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,258 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,354 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,354 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,517 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 33,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,823 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 27 Mar 2008 21,229 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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14 HF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 14 HF, 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 14 HF registered?

14 HF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is 14 HF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 HF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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