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HF55 AHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 103,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 103,588 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 66,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 66,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,802 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,698 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,472 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,575 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut mark in outer side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,555 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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HF55 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HF55 AHC, 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

How do I check the history of HF55 AHC?

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What year was HF55 AHC registered?

HF55 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is HF55 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 AHC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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