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HG55 AFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,413 mi
Last recorded68,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 66,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 64,542 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 62,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 57,093 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 57,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 55,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,455 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 45,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,432 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,790 miles

exhaust centre rear pipes support brackets rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,030 miles

n/s/front and o/s/front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,283 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,968 miles

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 24 Sep 2008 16,191 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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HG55 AFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 HG55 AFF, 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 HG55 AFF registered?

HG55 AFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HG55 AFF 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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