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HX05 UED

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 94,506 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,371 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 94,369 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,064 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose at bottom

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 89,151 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 89,151 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,284 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 51,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2014 51,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,363 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 47,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 42,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,952 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,432 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 UED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX05 UED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 UED registered?

HX05 UED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 UED shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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