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HX54 VXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,032 mi
Last recorded138,032 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 VXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 138,032 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 135,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 135,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 127,259 miles

Center exhaust brackets very corroded

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Oct 2018 127,259 miles

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

Center exhaust brackets very corroded

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,003 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 116,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front fog lamp damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 95,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front fog lamp damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,242 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2012 54,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,176 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,618 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

offside rear tyre down to 2mm tread depth.

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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HX54 VXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HX54 VXK, 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 HX54 VXK registered?

HX54 VXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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