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BN05 YPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,399 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,479 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 60,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 60,428 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 57,309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 53,157 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 38,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,502 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 24,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,264 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 19 May 2010 18,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,847 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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BN05 YPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN05 YPL, 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 BN05 YPL registered?

BN05 YPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is BN05 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YPL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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