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HX05 WLE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,600 mi
Last recorded46,600 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,600 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 46,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 40,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,320 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,334 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 34,334 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,335 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 25,596 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,592 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 22,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 20,160 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2016 18,024 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 1 Dec 2016 18,024 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,845 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,545 miles

Both front tyres are perished with cracks on outer edges of tread which are borderl;ine passes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,387 miles

Covers fitted to both outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre is perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 15,250 miles

Both front tyres are perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer windscreen washer jet is blocked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,250 miles

Both front tyres are perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside outer windscreen washer jet is blocked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,637 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 14,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,588 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 10,311 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 WLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

HX05 WLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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