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EF05 YZA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,837 mi
Last recorded78,837 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,837 miles

corrosion to rear suspension parts in places

Fail 28 Jul 2025 78,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 77,648 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 77,638 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 74,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several bulges around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 71,783 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,357 miles

headlamps glazed

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,993 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,234 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 59,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,428 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,851 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,562 miles

Offside rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,123 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 23,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,583 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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EF05 YZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 YZA, 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 EF05 YZA registered?

EF05 YZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is EF05 YZA safe to buy?

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