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HGZ 3350

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 3350
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 87,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,089 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,089 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,113 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,655 miles

n/s/r tyre 2and half mm

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,655 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2and half mm

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 75,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner shoulders

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyer stepping on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,406 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,973 miles

both sides front tyres worn inner edge

drivers side rear tyre on 1.6 legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,638 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 49,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,517 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 29,517 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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HGZ 3350 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HGZ 3350, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGZ 3350 registered?

HGZ 3350 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is HGZ 3350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGZ 3350 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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