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FX05 YNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,155 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,243 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 66,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,974 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,387 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,942 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FX05 YNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX05 YNB registered?

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

Is FX05 YNB safe to buy?

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