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OV05 HCH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,885 mi
Last recorded83,885 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 83,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,503 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 82,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 80,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,045 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 77,693 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 77,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 74,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 71,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 64,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,577 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 50,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 39,333 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 33,314 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OV05 HCH 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 90.5%.

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 OV05 HCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV05 HCH registered?

OV05 HCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is OV05 HCH safe to buy?

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