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MH55 YOD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,461 mi
Last recorded53,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,461 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 52,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,134 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 52,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LEDs ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY., (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes emerging from undershield (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,048 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 42,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,132 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 35,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,063 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre treads starting to mis-shape

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 25,847 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre treads starting to mis-shape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 23,822 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres feathering/starting to mis-shape on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,467 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 21,467 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,712 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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MH55 YOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 MH55 YOD, 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 MH55 YOD registered?

MH55 YOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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