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HY55 TCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,405 mi
Last recorded117,405 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 TCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,405 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,920 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 109,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear outer ball joint u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,360 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear pipe by rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 63,316 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bkt corroded away from pipe by rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,371 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)

auto gearbox weaping oil needs further investigation

front tyres feathering advise tracking checked

Fail 17 Nov 2017 45,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

auto gearbox weaping oil needs further investigation

front tyres feathering advise tracking checked

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 35,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,907 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,982 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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HY55 TCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

HY55 TCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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