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MH04 SHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,056 mi
Last recorded85,056 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 SHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,056 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 85,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 83,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 83,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,980 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,919 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 67,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,962 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 48,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 42,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 30,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,424 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

tyre / wheel bearing noise

Fail 4 Dec 2013 29,419 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,738 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,043 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,796 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,478 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,037 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,184 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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MH04 SHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH04 SHO, 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 MH04 SHO registered?

MH04 SHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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