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BJ55 HPO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 129,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 120,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms front pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 111,419 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 73,181 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 27 May 2011 64,588 miles

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

n/s exhaust centre mounting corroded.o/s exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 25 May 2010 56,279 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,690 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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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BJ55 HPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ55 HPO, 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 BJ55 HPO registered?

BJ55 HPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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