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DK05 YMH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 85,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 70,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,174 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 33,174 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,943 miles

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

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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DK05 YMH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK05 YMH, 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 DK05 YMH registered?

DK05 YMH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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