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BT54 YXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,636 mi
Last recorded127,636 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 125,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 125,437 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 125,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,377 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 120,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm , bush subframe end is worn out and arm rubbing on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm area of subframe rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside of subframe by arm mount area rotten and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL visual brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL suspension arms at rear have slightly perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and floor shields

Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,438 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,274 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring incorrectly located

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,430 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,504 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 90,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 67,124 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2012 56,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,525 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,525 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,893 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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BT54 YXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT54 YXU, 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 BT54 YXU registered?

BT54 YXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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