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HJ55 YLO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,239 mi
Last recorded91,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 91,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements and ns lagging in operation. Advise adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Jul 2026 91,239 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements and ns lagging in operation. Advise adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 arms (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 89,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 arms (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 89,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected frame holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 89,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn "dangerous" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Zone A and Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,391 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 82,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,789 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,789 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,977 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,304 miles

cut in nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,332 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,097 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,475 miles

O/S front tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,483 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 YLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ55 YLO, 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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HJ55 YLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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