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EY05 MMU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 107,781 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 106,133 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 104,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc showing signs of corrosion, not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight signs of going out of shape on inside edge, not to excess. 225/40/15

Underside and outer sills are covered by plastic trim.

Fail 13 Apr 2021 103,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc showing signs of corrosion, not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight signs of going out of shape on inside edge, not to excess. 225/40/15

Underside and outer sills are covered by plastic trim.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 102,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,091 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,115 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 94,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,849 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,993 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,027 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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EY05 MMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EY05 MMU, 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 EY05 MMU registered?

EY05 MMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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