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HF55 CTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,610 mi
Last recorded158,610 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 158,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 2 mm of tread across the primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 2 mm of tread across the primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 3 mm of tread across the primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective bracket defective in front of the rear box on pipe towards front of the car (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 158,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction remember fault in system, cleared down, now working as required (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 2 mm of tread across the primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 2 mm of tread across the primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 3 mm of tread across the primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective bracket defective in front of the rear box on pipe towards front of the car (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 154,587 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 154,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cleaned cloudy lens, now aim is as required (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cleaned cloudy lens, now aim is as required (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 154,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 149,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 144,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 141,580 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 141,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,220 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,853 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 12 Sep 2018 129,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2017 125,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 122,248 miles

corrosion to brakes/exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,436 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 115,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 103,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,594 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 91,592 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,311 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers smear screen.

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,406 miles

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

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 CTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF55 CTZ, 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 HF55 CTZ registered?

HF55 CTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HF55 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 CTZ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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