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HHG 512

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHG 512
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Floor plan to rear suspension area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Floor plan rusty in places

Rear Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 76,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn From subframe to hub assembley (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Exposing chords when opened up (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Floor plan to rear suspension area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Floor plan rusty in places

Rear Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,299 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,873 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting / inner wing ( Surface Rust) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mount / inner wing ( Surface Rust) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting / inner wing ( Surface Rust) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mount / inner wing ( Surface Rust) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 62,312 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,009 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Nov 2009 44,285 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,588 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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HHG 512 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HHG 512, 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 HHG 512 registered?

HHG 512 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is HHG 512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHG 512 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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