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MK55 HAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at the bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,101 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,420 miles

many under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,687 miles

left front tyre pressure was 20psi(other 3 mid 30s). used soapy water to confirm air is leaking past inner rim

Fail 19 Aug 2020 76,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken 1xwhite,2xblue (5.3.1 (b) (i))

left front tyre pressure was 20psi(other 3 mid 30s). used soapy water to confirm air is leaking past inner rim

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,958 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,553 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,790 miles

Centre left exhaust mounting broken but the system is secure.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,842 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,617 miles

right rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,452 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 42,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,459 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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MK55 HAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MK55 HAR, 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 MK55 HAR registered?

MK55 HAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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