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HG05 ZNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,397 mi
Last recorded123,397 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 123,397 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 123,397 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,684 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 122,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 118,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 118,164 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 117,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a crack forming (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,062 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 114,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 114,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,533 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,533 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust support bracket missing and others corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust support bracket missing and others corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,566 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,934 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 58,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,945 miles

inner edges of front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

inner edges of front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 May 2010 40,057 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

s.r.s. warning light on.

Pass 28 May 2009 32,077 miles

PUNCTURE R/H/R.

REAR TYRES ON 2.5MM. = NEW SOON.

STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN.

CRACKS STARTING IN FRONT THRUST ARM BUSHES.

ENGINE OIL LEAK.(DRIPS BELOW - SUSPECT LEAK AT TOP.)

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 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

HG05 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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