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LL05 YDL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,992 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,153 miles

front tyres scrubbing around inner and outer edges of treads and cracking. 225/40/18

Pass 21 Jul 2018 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres scrubbing around inner and outer edges of treads. 225/40/18

Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear markers.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers and starting to crack around inner wall. 245/35/18

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads over half worn

front tyres starting to scrub on inner and outer edges of treads. 225/40/18

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,025 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,733 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,666 miles

rear tyres starting to scrub on inner and outer treads. 245/35/18

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,714 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 23 Jul 2010 46,963 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,661 miles

Handbrake reserve travel

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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LL05 YDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LL05 YDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL05 YDL registered?

LL05 YDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LL05 YDL safe to buy?

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