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MH55 XYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,207 mi
Last recorded47,207 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 47,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 46,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 45,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 43,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Mounts Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 42,140 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,781 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 39,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,645 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,645 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 15,741 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

outer sills not clearly visible

slight surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,428 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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MH55 XYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MH55 XYX, 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 MH55 XYX registered?

MH55 XYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is MH55 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 XYX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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