CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY55 WXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,672 mi
Last recorded95,672 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,672 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,433 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,156 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 58,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,767 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,178 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 30,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,467 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY55 WXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY55 WXF?

You can check the full history of HY55 WXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY55 WXF registered?

HY55 WXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is HY55 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 WXF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY55 WXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY55 WXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.