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DF55 YHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,040 mi
Last recorded73,040 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 73,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 72,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,156 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 72,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,246 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 65,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,791 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,134 miles

both centre rear brake pipes corroded.

both rear brake pipes too flexi pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,315 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,896 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,338 miles

offside front seat bolster insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,685 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 12,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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DF55 YHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 DF55 YHZ, 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 DF55 YHZ registered?

DF55 YHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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