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SF05 YDK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,798 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 103,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,707 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,078 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

underside and components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 72,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

underside and components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,007 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,866 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,878 miles

damage to centre lower windscreen

front pads worn

slight play at both front bearings

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,040 miles

rear tyres close to limit

slight damage to o/s/f ball joint boot

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 24,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,021 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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SF05 YDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SF05 YDK, 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 SF05 YDK registered?

SF05 YDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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