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SV05 HYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,753 mi
Last recorded76,753 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,701 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 74,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 71,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,098 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 70,843 miles

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

high level brake light not working

n/sr exhaust mount weak

rear boot struts weak

Fail 7 Apr 2021 70,842 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear boot struts very weak

Nearside Rear exhaust metal mount weak

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,422 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2020 70,422 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 68,164 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2017 67,091 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2017 67,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 66,885 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 66,768 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 54,290 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 44,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 41,455 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 41,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,033 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,124 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 33,124 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,278 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 26,278 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,061 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 HYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYU, 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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SV05 HYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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