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HV05 CMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,383 mi
Last recorded120,383 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 CMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,787 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1-2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1-2 (1.1.11 (c))

Sills and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 18 Oct 2023 112,476 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1-2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1-2 (1.1.11 (c))

Sills and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,684 miles

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

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

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,535 miles

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

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

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

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,449 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,343 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,423 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 28,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

n/s/r tyre side wall cut

o/s/r tyre badly cut

rear tyres worn to the very limit!

Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,558 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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HV05 CMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HV05 CMK, 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 HV05 CMK registered?

HV05 CMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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