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CP55 HHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,585 mi
Last recorded50,585 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 HHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2025 49,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,980 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 47,978 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 46,285 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 42,713 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 42,713 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,872 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,755 miles

Front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,754 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 30,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 Apr 2012 25,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,505 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corrded

Fail 13 Jan 2010 18,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corrded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 14,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,624 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 14,624 miles

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

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

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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CP55 HHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CP55 HHZ, 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 CP55 HHZ registered?

CP55 HHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CP55 HHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 HHZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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