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HG55 SZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,898 mi
Last recorded90,898 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 SZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,187 miles

condensation in both side repeater assemblies

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

joints and mounts of exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,297 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)

both rear indicator bulbs fading in colour

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,776 miles

wipers poor starting to smear

Fail 2 Nov 2010 28,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs badly pitted and corroded on there inner face

wipers poor starting to smear

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,088 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 SZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

HG55 SZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is HG55 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 SZK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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