MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
various covers fitted obscuring components
various covers fitted obscuring components
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
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
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)
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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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.
Is HJ05 HPL safe to buy?
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