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MH05 EZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,380 mi
Last recorded55,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 55,380 miles

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,313 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 50,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,760 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where It Joins Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where It Joins Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,486 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2019 43,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,166 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread/sidewall splitting, worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,884 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,364 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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MH05 EZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH05 EZU, 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 MH05 EZU registered?

MH05 EZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is MH05 EZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 EZU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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