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VX05 YLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,031 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 69,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,578 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 60,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,627 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly out of shape and starting to wear down on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,623 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)

o/s/r exhaust bracket rusted off

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,238 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,024 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,880 miles

N/S/R Light unit cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,011 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 YLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

VX05 YLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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