MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front valve stems cracking
EML on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MIL light on.
N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre has damaged to sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG55 SYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HG55 SYY, 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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How do I check the history of HG55 SYY?
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What year was HG55 SYY registered?
HG55 SYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2005.
Is HG55 SYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG55 SYY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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