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FY55 YVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 88,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 82,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 81,839 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,783 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

srs light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,190 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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)

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 YVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY55 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

FY55 YVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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