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HV55 LJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,004 mi
Last recorded78,004 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,195 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 67,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,419 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,675 miles

Suspension bushes showing signs deterioration front and rear

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear discs showing signs of refurbishment

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,976 miles

engine management light on

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2015 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,591 miles

nsf tyre 2.5mm

slight play in osf track rod

some brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,259 miles

Most brake pipes starting to rust in places.

Near side front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Most brake pipes starting to rust in places.

Near side front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,466 miles

nsr and osr tyres nearing limit

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,130 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly scrubbing off on inside

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,836 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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HV55 LJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 HV55 LJE, 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 HV55 LJE registered?

HV55 LJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is HV55 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 LJE 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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