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H7 TNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 TNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,644 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,469 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency low - system may need repair or adjustment

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,275 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,181 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,048 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower front suspension arm ball joint gaiter split.(one pointing down) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,997 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,027 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 72,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,128 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,285 miles

Oil leak

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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H7 TNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H7 TNF, 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 H7 TNF registered?

H7 TNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is H7 TNF safe to buy?

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