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HY55 ZHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,212 mi
Last recorded46,212 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,823 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,018 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,304 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 ZHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

HY55 ZHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is HY55 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 ZHB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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