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HN05 PXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 PXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension bump stops breaking up

front engine under tray not fully secure

right front diagonal strut brace corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp aim distorting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush split through but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front right front outer washer jet not working but adequate water on screen

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp aim distorting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush split through but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front right front outer washer jet not working but adequate water on screen

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 79,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,863 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 71,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,283 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 66,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,015 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,015 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,264 miles

Full engine covers and belly pans fitted. Nearside of pan damaged Nearside jacking pad missing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear nearside mount broken (7.1.1)

Full engine covers and belly pans fitted. Nearside of pan damaged Nearside jacking pad missing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,212 miles

Nearside belly pan damaged

Nearside jacking points missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside belly pan damaged

Nearside jacking points missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,269 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,266 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Front disks worn

Nearside and offside front suspension arm bushs starting to perish

Nearside sill jacking point missing

Nearside undertray damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,925 miles

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

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

Plastic under body covers damaged nearside

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,494 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic sill and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,494 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic sill and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,337 miles

Full undercovers fitted.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,560 miles

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

N/s under tray damaged.

N/s/f jacking point mount missing.

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

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 PXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PXF, 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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HN05 PXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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