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HD54 HJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,530 mi
Last recorded103,530 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 HJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear Floor rusted through but not within any prescribed area

Fail 14 May 2024 98,648 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor rusted through but not within any prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2023 97,257 miles

Nearside Rear Floor rusted through but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 4 May 2023 97,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/split outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Floor rusted through but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,410 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 92,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,392 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 89,392 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,406 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,684 miles

Oil leak form gear box ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge boarder line. o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 82,374 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,406 miles

Advise center exhaust braket corroded.

Advise slight cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,918 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating.

stones/cuts in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

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

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

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyre cut on outerwall not exsposing cords/ply

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,735 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,223 miles

Advise small cut in side wall of left rear tyre.

Pass 13 Dec 2007

Advise headlamp aims changed back to right hand drive mode.

Advise small cut in left front tyre.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HD54 HJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HD54 HJF, 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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HD54 HJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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