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K155 HMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,708 mi
Last recorded29,708 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 29,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,256 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 28,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 27,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 27,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2020 26,498 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 25,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,508 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 23,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,970 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON WEAR BARS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 14,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 12,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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K155 HMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K155 HMC, 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

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What year was K155 HMC registered?

K155 HMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is K155 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 HMC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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