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GY05 YAH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 98,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 96,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,710 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 94,710 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,588 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,361 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Jan 2019 86,994 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,275 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,445 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,929 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,915 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,977 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,035 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 30,035 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,308 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,263 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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GY05 YAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY05 YAH, 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 GY05 YAH registered?

GY05 YAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GY05 YAH safe to buy?

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