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PA05 HYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 97,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,624 miles

n/s/f shocker cover deterioted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 87,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,895 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+ n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,355 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Area of gearbox sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,071 miles

All tyre side walls starting to perish

Minor warp on nearside front brake

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,048 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,849 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion to steel fuel pipes serviceable on test

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 61,357 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaking from gear box sump

Fail 5 Jun 2010 50,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2009 37,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 28,298 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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PA05 HYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PA05 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

PA05 HYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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