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HV55 OET

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,916 mi
Last recorded152,916 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 152,916 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 152,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 143,451 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 143,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 143,365 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,307 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 140,307 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 135,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 120,648 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked on Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,177 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,441 miles

Advise exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,202 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,646 miles

temporary repair in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,919 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,975 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 OET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV55 OET, 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 OET registered?

HV55 OET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is HV55 OET safe to buy?

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