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HY05 SZX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 SZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,049 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 81,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,612 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,588 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,198 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)

front discs lipped

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,880 miles

n/s/r tyre has multiple minor splits inner sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,001 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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HY05 SZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HY05 SZX, 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 HY05 SZX registered?

HY05 SZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is HY05 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 SZX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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