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HV55 VGN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,862 mi
Last recorded25,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 25,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 25,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,644 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 25,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,590 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 20,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,758 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,901 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 VGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

HV55 VGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is HV55 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 VGN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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