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HF05 AXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 AXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,504 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 89,501 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))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,304 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,256 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

nearside front fog light not working/lens missing

noisy guide pulley bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

nearside front fog light not working/lens missing

noisy guide pulley bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,555 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

near side front fog lamp lens broken and not working

rear number plate poor

Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,555 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs in poor condition

near side front fog lamp lens broken and not working

rear number plate poor

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,958 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

brake discs are corroded

o/s headlight at its upper level of adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,720 miles

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

front brake discs are wearing thin

o/s/f tyre is wearing on its inner egde

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint aft points up chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs are wearing thin

o/s/f tyre is wearing on its inner egde

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs are a bit worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,895 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs warped

o/s h/lamp self level is playing about worked on second attempt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,978 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,213 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 3 Mar 2008 28,973 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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HF05 AXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HF05 AXG, 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 HF05 AXG registered?

HF05 AXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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