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HF54 MKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,503 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 11 Nov 2025 91,500 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,209 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,353 miles

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 84,350 miles

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

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,142 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,551 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2019 78,547 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,178 miles

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 75,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,145 miles

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,371 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,441 miles

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

minor outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,794 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,071 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,836 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 MKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 HF54 MKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF54 MKZ registered?

HF54 MKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is HF54 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF54 MKZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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