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HG54 ZXO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,193 mi
Last recorded128,193 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ZXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 128,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front brake backplate missing/broken.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no handbrake lever travel.

Fail 8 Apr 2026 128,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17. Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front brake backplate missing/broken.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no handbrake lever travel.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust and hangers weak.

Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline fail. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front foglight insecure.

Offside Rear exhaust hanger missing and system cracked.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 119,557 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline fail. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front foglight insecure.

Offside Rear exhaust hanger missing and system cracked.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front undertray obscuring view.

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust hanger missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion and repairs to rear subframe.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ridges inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ridges inner face some rusting to outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 113,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole by front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ridges inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ridges inner face some rusting to outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,937 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))

park brake on o/s/r slightly low reading

rear discs have some ovality

rear exhaust bbracket broken on o/s/r system secure

Pass 6 Apr 2020 107,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,227 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp and front pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r park brake slightly low on effort

park brake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,731 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre tread. Close to tyre wall.

Offside Rear Exhaust mount broken, exhaust system secure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger corroded/deteriated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,152 miles

Front brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

slight play within the nearisde of the steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 7 Feb 2011 58,870 miles

Covers over both front and rear inner wings, & offside and nearside floors not allowing full inspection.

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 1 Feb 2010 47,318 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,753 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,507 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,722 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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HG54 ZXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG54 ZXO, 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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HG54 ZXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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