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HX05 LHK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,717 mi
Last recorded139,717 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 LHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 139,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 132,717 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 132,716 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,708 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2024 129,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,658 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 127,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,327 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 114,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 108,200 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 108,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,334 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,571 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 88,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,479 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 67,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,899 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,976 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,596 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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HX05 LHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HX05 LHK, 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 HX05 LHK registered?

HX05 LHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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