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HG05 DSX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,031 mi
Last recorded73,031 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,031 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,238 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 72,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,422 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 71,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,822 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after y section cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,498 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes have slight surface rust

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,818 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,259 miles

front headlamp aim slightly low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,138 miles

all under panels in place

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,229 miles

all under panels in place

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,274 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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HG05 DSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HG05 DSX, 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 HG05 DSX registered?

HG05 DSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HG05 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 DSX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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