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OU55 YJR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,674 mi
Last recorded125,674 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 YJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 125,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 121,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 115,485 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 115,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 110,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 110,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 105,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 100,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 95,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 92,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,951 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,184 miles

both front tyres getting low tread on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,041 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,843 miles

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

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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OU55 YJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU55 YJR, 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 OU55 YJR registered?

OU55 YJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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