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HJ05 WOD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,160 mi
Last recorded125,160 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 WOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 125,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 119,715 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 119,690 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,864 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 107,864 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 98,043 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 98,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed, limited vision (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dirt on lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,684 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 86,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower, rear suspension arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wipers smeary.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack, nearside & offside

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,011 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,531 miles

damage to front valance

front brake discs worn and showing signs of heat cracking,advise renewing when pads are fitted

front inner pads look low,but limited vision through wheels,advise wheels off inspection asap

knock from inside steering rack,limited vision due to covered parts

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,768 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,244 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Very slight chip in front windscreen zone a

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 WOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ05 WOD, 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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HJ05 WOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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