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HY05 SZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 SZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,661 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 15 Aug 2024 94,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 24 Mar 2023 94,512 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,928 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,280 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,539 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 89,535 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear EXHAUST NEARSIDE REAR PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET MISSING

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,340 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3rd brake light not working

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,607 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,446 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,853 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,005 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 SZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HY05 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

HY05 SZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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