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PF05 HNV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 75,556 miles

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Subframe has welded repair patches (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 71,053 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 67,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,918 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 58,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,793 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,471 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,154 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,432 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 26,354 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Nov 2010 19,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,515 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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PF05 HNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PF05 HNV, 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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PF05 HNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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