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W70 HOB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,059 mi
Last recorded75,059 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 HOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,059 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,774 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 70,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At stabiliser arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 58,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16-91V (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16-91V 2mm (strongly advise) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,709 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,591 miles

front fog light lense cracked

nail in o/s/front tyre

nail in o/s/rear tyre

o/s/front mirror repeater cracked

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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W70 HOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W70 HOB, 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 W70 HOB registered?

W70 HOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is W70 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W70 HOB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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