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M70 HCW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,186 mi
Last recorded43,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 43,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 41,641 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 40,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 37,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2020 35,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 34,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,844 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 30,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,644 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,961 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,168 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,781 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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M70 HCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 M70 HCW, 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 M70 HCW registered?

M70 HCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is M70 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 HCW 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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