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PN55 HLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,009 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front SHOCKERS VERY CORRODED

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive BANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear CHASSIS , SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,963 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,374 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,768 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,706 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,908 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,908 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,138 miles

under panels fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,148 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,635 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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PN55 HLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN55 HLX, 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 PN55 HLX registered?

PN55 HLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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