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H5 MBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,867 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 97,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 96,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 94,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 94,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 91,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,969 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,234 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 61,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 43,692 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,220 miles

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

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,149 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,232 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H5 MBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H5 MBE, 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 H5 MBE registered?

H5 MBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is H5 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 MBE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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