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PL54 YAZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 YAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,521 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,935 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 78,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 77,610 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight rust under car

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,629 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,831 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Torque bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Torque bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,603 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brakes 19% imbalance, max imbalance 20%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,463 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 35,565 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,440 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate carrier damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,360 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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PL54 YAZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL54 YAZ, 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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PL54 YAZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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