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HY55 WKL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,747 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,540 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,089 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 65,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,551 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,597 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated And external signs of possible run flat damage (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated And external signs of possible run flat damage (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,549 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,447 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,502 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,274 miles

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)

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 WKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

HY55 WKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HY55 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 WKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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