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BG05 HAL

2020 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,725 mi
Last recorded17,725 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2020
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 17,725 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 17,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,482 miles

All suspension bushes are perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 17,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,999 miles

All suspension bushes are perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes are perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 16,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,332 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 82,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 13,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 80,004 miles

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

exhaust cracked and blowing

Fail 8 Oct 2022 80,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust cracked and blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,221 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 74,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 66,631 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 66,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,371 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 28 May 2015 40,469 miles

Stone chips in front screen

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,157 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BG05 HAL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG05 HAL, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG05 HAL registered?

BG05 HAL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2020.

Is BG05 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 HAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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