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VX05 YLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,260 mi
Last recorded77,260 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 77,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,703 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 71,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,035 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,303 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,828 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,409 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,350 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,358 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,148 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,468 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 30,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both mirror indicator lamps have condensation in

N/S/F tyre cracked/perished between tread

Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,317 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)

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,635 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 YLN 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 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 VX05 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

VX05 YLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 YLN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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