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HJ55 KWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,783 mi
Last recorded38,783 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,783 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,692 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 111,692 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 109,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,713 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 85,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

vehicle has engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

vehicle has engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,853 miles

N/S Rear exhaust bracket not attached but system is adequately supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,853 miles

N/S Rear exhaust bracket not attached but system is adequately supported

Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,960 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,926 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre on 2mm.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,858 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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HJ55 KWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ55 KWE, 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 HJ55 KWE registered?

HJ55 KWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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