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R33 YMS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,406 mi
Last recorded75,406 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 YMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 69,351 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,506 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play no noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play no noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 64,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre nearing limit bars centrally. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 60,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 57,745 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,183 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres zero tread on inner edges

eml lit

Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,182 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres zero tread on inner edges

eml lit

Pass 8 May 2017 54,629 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 53,234 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 53,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 51,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 47,241 miles

E M L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 44,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,726 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 41,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 38,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 35,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,818 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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R33 YMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R33 YMS, 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 R33 YMS registered?

R33 YMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is R33 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 YMS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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