MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine erratic on idle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloady (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloady (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower front bumper damaged
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
warning light indicates a service is due
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning + sharp edge (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloady (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloady (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower front bumper damaged
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
warning light indicates a service is due
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes almost to excess,recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view/inspection
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside emitting white light (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside also worn smooth on inner edges, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes almost to excess,recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view/inspection
O/S/F Tyre Worn on Inner Edge/Strong Advise
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front windscreen has damage to offside
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY05 VYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RY05 VYF, 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 RY05 VYF registered?
RY05 VYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2005.
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