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HW05 CBF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 81,189 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 64,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 62,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front main run pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front main run pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,277 miles

under vehicle covered in thick grease

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe nearside,in front of wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear parking brake just met the requirements to pass

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Slight cracking in tread area of both front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,763 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,218 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,987 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

OSF indicator reflector within headlamp loose

OSR tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,987 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

OSF indicator reflector within headlamp loose

OSR tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,210 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,096 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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HW05 CBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HW05 CBF, 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 HW05 CBF registered?

HW05 CBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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