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HD05 OTT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 125,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,999 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,335 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 111,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 105,449 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,754 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 98,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,292 miles

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

under car sprayed with under seal

Fail 3 Jan 2020 97,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 93,387 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 93,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 86,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,690 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 75,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,308 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,655 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,199 miles

Advise deep cut in side wall of right rear tyre.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 32,199 miles

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

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

Advise deep cut in side wall of right rear tyre.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 12,704 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 1 Jul 2008 11,802 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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HD05 OTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OTT, 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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HD05 OTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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