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HS55 DKL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,310 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 91,310 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,624 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,907 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,158 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

crack in centre exhaust section. minor exhaust gas leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,974 miles

crack in centre exhaust section. minor exhaust gas leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,564 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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HS55 DKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 HS55 DKL, 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 HS55 DKL registered?

HS55 DKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is HS55 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS55 DKL 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.

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