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MV54 HZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,915 mi
Last recorded49,915 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 49,915 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 49,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 49,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 49,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 46,725 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 46,772 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 42,607 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,607 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,062 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,490 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,612 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,608 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 18,608 miles

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

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

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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MV54 HZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV54 HZU, 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 MV54 HZU registered?

MV54 HZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for MV54 HZU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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