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VX05 YMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 100,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,267 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,231 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 71,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,585 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,226 miles

both front tyres damage on outer walls.

front number plate slight fading.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,475 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 YMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

VX05 YMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VX05 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 YMY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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