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G4 HJR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 HJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,106 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 57,911 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,161 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 54,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,642 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,339 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 48,966 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,495 miles

piastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 38,479 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 35,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,381 miles

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)

front tyres slightly cracking on tyre tread

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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G4 HJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G4 HJR, 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 G4 HJR registered?

G4 HJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is G4 HJR safe to buy?

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