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HD05 CJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 CJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,483 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO CORDS EXPOSURE

REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,632 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,915 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,955 miles

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

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)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,855 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 40,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,827 miles

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

lower under tray damaged n/s

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 16 Jun 2011 34,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

lower under tray damaged n/s

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,818 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 21,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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HD05 CJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD05 CJE, 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 HD05 CJE registered?

HD05 CJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HD05 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 CJE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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