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VX05 YGN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,697 mi
Last recorded59,697 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,697 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 59,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,416 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 56,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,359 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,882 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 8 May 2019 49,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strong advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides and near to legal limit 3 mm worn on outer edges strong advice (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strong advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides and near to legal limit 3 mm worn on outer edges strong advice (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2018 46,784 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Outer deep cuts in tyre wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal ()

Fail 9 May 2018 46,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer deep cuts in tyre wall

EML light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal ()

Pass 4 May 2017 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer deep cut in tyres wall

Offside Front Outer deep cuts in tyres wall

Pass 11 May 2016 41,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,179 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,272 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 30,989 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 30,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,693 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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VX05 YGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX05 YGN, 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 VX05 YGN registered?

VX05 YGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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