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J50 HFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,158 mi
Last recorded64,158 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,689 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 61,689 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust hanger brackets are corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 47,374 miles

Undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked between tread

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall has a cut but no cord shown

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front foglight not working

Oil leak @ engine ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 40,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,266 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,883 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,405 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J50 HFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J50 HFX, 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 J50 HFX?

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What year was J50 HFX registered?

J50 HFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is J50 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 HFX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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