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FB05 HMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 52,829 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 47,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,733 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,952 miles

rear sub frame becoming rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,710 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 43,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose appears very rusty, recommend wheel off inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 39,438 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2015 34,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,349 miles

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody 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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FB05 HMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB05 HMK, 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 FB05 HMK registered?

FB05 HMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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