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HX55 BWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Water ingress into offside repeater lamp

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,171 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,502 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,976 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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HX55 BWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HX55 BWV, 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 HX55 BWV registered?

HX55 BWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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