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HG05 ZPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,028 mi
Last recorded66,028 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,028 miles

Engine Body Sill & Suspension Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 65,324 miles

full factory fitted covers restricted view

Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,703 miles

Engine Body & Sill & Suspension Covers Fitted

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 64,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Body & Sill & Suspension Covers Fitted

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,931 miles

Manufactures engine and body Sill & Suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber & Castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,869 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 May 2019 59,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,840 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,239 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,691 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Aug 2013 44,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,899 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 18 Jul 2011 37,873 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,483 miles

nsf tyre 2mm and rolling on outside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,866 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 ZPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

HG05 ZPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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