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MH55 ZST

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,663 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 69,572 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,071 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 56,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 52,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,051 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,389 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,562 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 ZST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MH55 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

MH55 ZST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is MH55 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 ZST shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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