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HC51 FAC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,658 mi
Last recorded44,658 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 FAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 44,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 42,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,726 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 40,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,932 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))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,799 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,724 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,143 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,144 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 15,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,439 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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HC51 FAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HC51 FAC, 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 HC51 FAC registered?

HC51 FAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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