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HB54 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 74,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,711 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,763 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 50,100 miles

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,797 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,251 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,518 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate

Fail 16 Dec 2008 30,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre's weaing on inner edges

handbrake travel on limit and nearside handbrake reading lower than offside

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,109 miles

both rear tyre's weaing on inner edges

handbrake travel on limit and nearside handbrake reading lower than offside

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,717 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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HB54 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HB54 SLK, 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 HB54 SLK registered?

HB54 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is HB54 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HB54 SLK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HB54 SLK have outstanding finance?

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