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FY55 YLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,553 mi
Last recorded93,553 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 93,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 93,553 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 88,015 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,061 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 77,061 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 75,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,838 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,572 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,623 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 65,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil low

left hand front wheel arch liner damaged and rubbing on tyre on full lock

right hand front jacking point block missing/area damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,693 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,984 miles

moisture inside both front headlamps slightly affecting beam image

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,432 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,584 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,460 miles

parking sticker zone 'b'

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,493 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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FY55 YLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FY55 YLZ, 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 FY55 YLZ registered?

FY55 YLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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