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HD05 USL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 136,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Surface Stone Chips In Windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters and numbers fading (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front cross strut bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front N/S/F shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at corroded rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling perishing and cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters and numbers fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rust hole (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance door (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,987 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,466 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,983 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 USL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HD05 USL, 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 USL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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