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ME53 HSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,398 mi
Last recorded61,398 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 HSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 61,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,408 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,548 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 43,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,177 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,432 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 36,431 miles

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

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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ME53 HSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ME53 HSN, 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 ME53 HSN registered?

ME53 HSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is ME53 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME53 HSN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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