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HV55 VGL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,757 mi
Last recorded172,757 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 172,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 171,837 miles

both beam patterns weak

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2022 171,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop light (4.5.4 (b))

both beam patterns weak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2021 171,698 miles

all brake flexi hoses cracking

underside rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2021 171,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all brake flexi hoses cracking

underside rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 169,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 167,216 miles

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Fail 15 Jun 2019 167,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Pass 22 May 2017 154,364 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 154,232 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 144,032 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

chips in screen

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust y piece clamps corroded, 1 missing. Still secure at this stage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s seat belt not checked, due to kiddie seat fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 129,702 miles

Bootlid struts weak

Front exhaust bracket broken off - exhaust still secure

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 114,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,962 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 72,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 13 Sep 2008 62,632 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 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VGL, 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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HV55 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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