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HJ05 HPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,956 mi
Last recorded53,956 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 53,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 57,926 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 51,191 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,648 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower / front arms inner bushes / past service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts / wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,184 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms inner bushes deteriorated / past service standards / advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,934 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes past service standards / advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,269 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,745 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,863 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 22,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyres perished

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,846 miles

All four tyres slightly perished/cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 17,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,296 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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HJ05 HPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ05 HPL, 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 HJ05 HPL registered?

HJ05 HPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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