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ML05 YWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 73,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,760 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,898 miles

offside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,326 miles

Nearside Front Top Suspension Mount has slight play

Offside Front Top Suspension Mount has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,919 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,471 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,408 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,250 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,854 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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ML05 YWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML05 YWW, 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 ML05 YWW registered?

ML05 YWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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