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PX55 HFK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,526 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,518 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 50,518 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,112 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 44,807 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)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,029 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,676 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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PX55 HFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PX55 HFK, 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 PX55 HFK registered?

PX55 HFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is PX55 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX55 HFK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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