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OU55 YJW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,717 mi
Last recorded74,717 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 May 2023 74,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 64,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 55,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 48,709 miles

Rear number plate poor

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,108 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

OU55 YJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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