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HS55 FBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,734 mi
Last recorded57,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,734 miles

rear pads starting to get low.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,165 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre on 1.6mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2022 51,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 47,273 miles

oil leak around auto gearbox sump

Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,449 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 44,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 37,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 34,111 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

both head lamp lens faded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,833 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 28,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,297 miles

unable to see inner front brake pads clearly but suspect getting very low.Lip on front brake discs.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,532 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,447 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,878 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge.

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 FBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FBV, 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 HS55 FBV registered?

HS55 FBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HS55 FBV safe to buy?

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