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HG05 SHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,020 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,020 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,733 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 70,732 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,110 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 31,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,282 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 31,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,071 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts in inner side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,445 miles

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn badley pos camber angle out

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,347 miles

Advise fronr tyres worn at extream inner edge.

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)

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 SHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG05 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

HG05 SHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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