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HX05 VHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,650 mi
Last recorded68,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 60,894 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HANDBRAKE IMBALANCE ON O/S

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGERS CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 17 May 2024 60,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HANDBRAKE IMBALANCE ON O/S

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGERS CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 19 May 2023 60,240 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 60,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,059 miles

handbrake near maximum reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2021 57,058 miles

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

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

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

handbrake near maximum reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes over rear axle have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,858 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays and plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2018 53,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays and plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,175 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 51,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

head lamp lenses deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,261 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,325 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,180 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,992 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,931 miles

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

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

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 VHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

HX05 VHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HX05 VHV safe to buy?

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