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HY55 EWT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,006 mi
Last recorded52,006 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 EWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 52,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,400 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,075 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 47,075 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,514 miles

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,262 miles

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,843 miles

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,243 miles

offside parking brake becoming lazy

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,430 miles

offside parking brake becoming lazy

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,858 miles

offside parking brake becoming lazy

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,316 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front tyres: 225/45r17 Rear tyres: 245/40r17

Undertray and floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Floor and sill covers

Front tyres: 225/45r17 Rear tyres: 245/40r17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,514 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,626 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 22,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HY55 EWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY55 EWT, 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 HY55 EWT registered?

HY55 EWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is HY55 EWT safe to buy?

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