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BL54 HDX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,710 mi
Last recorded111,710 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,710 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,710 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,486 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 89,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,052 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr & osr (inner) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 14 Jul 2014 50,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,382 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,382 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 29 Jan 2008 15,007 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 15,007 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BL54 HDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL54 HDX, 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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BL54 HDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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