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FX05 YNA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,549 mi
Last recorded88,549 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,549 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at union with flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 84,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,608 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 79,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,726 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,843 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,843 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around spring cup top (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,860 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 60,571 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,560 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,891 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,716 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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FX05 YNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FX05 YNA, 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 FX05 YNA registered?

FX05 YNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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