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HV05 XLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,620 mi
Last recorded96,620 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Fail 25 Mar 2021 96,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Pass 6 Apr 2020 91,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake only just meets minimum requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded band & hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 91,422 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake only just meets minimum requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded band & hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,832 miles

Nearside Front back plate poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel noise when rotated

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,832 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front back plate poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel noise when rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,261 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,178 miles

Damage to front bumper.

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear exhaust has small crack

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear exhaust has small crack

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres slightly out of shape inner tread area

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres slightly out of shape inner tread area

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,260 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 XLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLX, 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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HV05 XLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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