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EX55 HRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 67,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y'Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole/crack on Y-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,783 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 63,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,244 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,767 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Fail 4 Aug 2016 54,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,974 miles

Rear exhaust section link/support bracket corroded and insecure

Rear exhaust section mounts corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,185 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,320 miles

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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EX55 HRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EX55 HRE, 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 EX55 HRE registered?

EX55 HRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is EX55 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HRE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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