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HF54 CMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,595 mi
Last recorded64,595 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 CMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,595 miles

Brake wear warning message on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads appear to be crumbling on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS HAVE PLAY E.R.A ()

Fail 23 Aug 2025 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake wear warning message on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads appear to be crumbling on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS HAVE PLAY E.R.A ()

Pass 31 Aug 2024 61,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED & PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED & PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT INNER RACK JOINTS HAVE PLAY ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,050 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 57,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 57,805 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected LOWER FIXING BOLT MISSING FROM CALLIPER ,CALLIPER RESTING ON THE ROAD WHEEL (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HANDBRAKE = 17% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise investigation ()

Offside Front Outer sill panel damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise investigation ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,087 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 41,911 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 38,876 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 35,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,154 miles

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Sep 2014 27,154 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,085 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 25,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,316 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,682 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 19,613 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,694 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall badly cracked

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2010 17,694 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 sidewall badly cracked

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,840 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cracks in side wall

Offside front tyre has small cracks in side wall

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,311 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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HF54 CMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF54 CMZ, 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 HF54 CMZ registered?

HF54 CMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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