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LD05 YHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,408 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 20 Jul 2022 91,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,662 miles

n/s/rear wheel has a slight bind from hand brake mechanism

rear sections of metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2021 84,662 miles

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

n/s/rear wheel has a slight bind from hand brake mechanism

rear sections of metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 79,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,384 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,383 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,870 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,343 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges.

Pass 22 May 2015 63,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,322 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,007 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 55,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,667 miles

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

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

tyres are worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,109 miles

front brake discs are scored

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,792 miles

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

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

Rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,927 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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LD05 YHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD05 YHZ, 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 LD05 YHZ registered?

LD05 YHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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