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PA05 HPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,397 mi
Last recorded95,397 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,397 miles

nearside rear tyre tread n 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 21 Oct 2025 95,396 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,315 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,302 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,970 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak Developing From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Hangers Developing Corrosion.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,347 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Rear Exhaust Stabilizer Bracket Corroded On Right Hand Side

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Developing 'lip' On Inner Faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,033 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,769 miles

Both Front tyres Slightly Wearing On Inner Edges

Undertray Fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 47,133 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 43,889 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,518 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 40,518 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,686 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 25,544 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & nearing limit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,544 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & nearing limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,352 miles

Rear tyres required early next year

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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PA05 HPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PA05 HPP, 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 PA05 HPP registered?

PA05 HPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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