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EF05 HTE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,512 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,319 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,198 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,697 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EF05 HTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF05 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 HTE registered?

EF05 HTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is EF05 HTE safe to buy?

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