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HJ55 YJP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,900 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,410 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 91,374 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,520 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,788 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2017 62,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,423 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,417 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,508 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 9 Aug 2010 16,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,646 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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HJ55 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ55 YJP, 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 HJ55 YJP registered?

HJ55 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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