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HX05 VDP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,181 mi
Last recorded68,181 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 67,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,569 miles

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

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

esp warning on dash but not an illuminated lamp

Pass 31 May 2022 67,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,960 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,842 miles

front tyres worn, wearing uneven and cracking, offside also cut sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,665 miles

front tyres worn, wearing uneven and starting to crack

headlamp intensity slightly reduced offside

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn and wearing uneven inside edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,716 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,271 miles

Wrong size tyres fit on rear wheel rim. Correct 245/40/17

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,764 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 29,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 14,583 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 VDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

HX05 VDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 VDP 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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