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SN05 YLL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,622 mi
Last recorded51,622 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 51,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,973 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces - lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 49,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces pitted through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect various components due to covers/trims fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2021 48,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces pitted through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect various components due to covers/trims fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,844 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,036 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,035 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 18,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SN05 YLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SN05 YLL, 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 SN05 YLL registered?

SN05 YLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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