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RJ54 HLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,798 mi
Last recorded89,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 HLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,347 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 87,347 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

high level brake lamp is not working

Fail 8 Jan 2024 85,241 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

high level brake lamp is not working

Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,494 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,739 miles

high level brake light is not working

Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

high level brake light is not working

Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear exhaust hangers are corroded and broken

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,378 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 74,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM [INNER BUSH] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,108 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,105 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to split on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to split on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush weak

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension arm bush weak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

center exhaust mounts x2 corroded

screen damaged in b zone replacement advised

Fail 27 Oct 2016 60,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush weak

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension arm bush weak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

center exhaust mounts x2 corroded

screen damaged in b zone replacement advised

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,793 miles

Nearside Front BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Nearside Front SCREEN DAMAGED IN B ZONE

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,846 miles

battery tray corroded

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

screen damaged b zone

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,791 miles

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

battery tray corroded

screen damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,959 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,074 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,353 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jan 2009 20,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,131 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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RJ54 HLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ54 HLN, 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 RJ54 HLN registered?

RJ54 HLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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