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HN05 AEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,044 mi
Last recorded64,044 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,044 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,727 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 57,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,883 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,883 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,255 miles

VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED AROUND REAR SUSPENSION AREA

Pass 7 Oct 2017 38,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,730 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,828 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,917 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,963 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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HN05 AEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HN05 AEX, 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 HN05 AEX registered?

HN05 AEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is HN05 AEX safe to buy?

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