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HV05 SLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 SLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,359 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,487 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 79,485 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,071 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 69,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,747 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 63,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,993 miles

nearside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,028 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 40,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,530 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 SLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

HV05 SLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is HV05 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 SLZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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