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ML05 HRW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,155 mi
Last recorded45,155 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 45,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 41,323 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 41,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 37,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 33,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,776 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,882 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,150 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,769 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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ML05 HRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML05 HRW, 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 ML05 HRW registered?

ML05 HRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is ML05 HRW safe to buy?

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