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V8 YWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,080 mi
Last recorded56,080 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 YWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 56,080 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 55,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm lower left of the front right arm rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 53,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 52,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 50,535 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,493 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,136 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,729 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 46,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,375 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear's on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,821 miles

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)

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres getting low 245/35/18

Fail 15 Jul 2014 40,512 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracking 225/40/18

rear discs corroding on insides

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,512 miles

both front tyres cracking 225/40/18

rear discs corroding on insides

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,063 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 24,587 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,092 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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V8 YWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V8 YWL, 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 V8 YWL registered?

V8 YWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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