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SV05 HXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,007 mi
Last recorded72,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,156 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components shows general signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 65,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,731 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 63,731 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S/F brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,905 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2019 55,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,131 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 45,131 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 32,935 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 32,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 31,321 miles

Front tyres are showing signs of perishing replacement is advised.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,750 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 27,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,416 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,392 miles

esp and bas warning light on.

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle

Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,605 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,117 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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SV05 HXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV05 HXX, 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 SV05 HXX registered?

SV05 HXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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