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HS52 RAN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,052 mi
Last recorded107,052 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 RAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 107,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 106,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 103,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,655 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,712 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,096 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 86,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,177 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,976 miles

n/s/f bolt missing inner caliper

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HS52 RAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HS52 RAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS52 RAN registered?

HS52 RAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is HS52 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 RAN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS52 RAN have outstanding finance?

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