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LT05 YSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,330 mi
Last recorded101,330 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 YSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

some brakes pipes unable to fully inspect due to being covered buy undertrays

Pass 18 Apr 2025 97,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 97,512 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,779 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,798 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 85,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 78,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,630 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 70,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 69,511 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,741 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside front suspension coil spring poss fractured

nearside headlamp beam image faint

offside rear suspension coil spring poss fractured

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,457 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,429 miles

All tyres have slight cuts in the sidewalls

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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LT05 YSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LT05 YSY, 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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LT05 YSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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