CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX05 YWH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 93,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened track control arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 86,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack central top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 86,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack central top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 82,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

outer edges of both rear tyres & o/s/f tyres perished ,o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 May 2019 82,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

outer edges of both rear tyres & o/s/f tyres perished ,o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2018 74,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

tyres slightly perished on outer edges.

Fail 14 May 2018 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

tyres slightly perished on outer edges.

Pass 22 May 2017 69,413 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,297 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded through.

Offside front strut top mount bearing feels rough.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 66,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust bracket corroded through.

Offside front strut top mount bearing feels rough.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,231 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,216 miles

BOTH/HANDBRAKES/ON/LIMMIT

ENGINE/LIGHT/ON

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,450 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,281 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,983 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX05 YWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX05 YWH?

You can check the full history of VX05 YWH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX05 YWH registered?

VX05 YWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is VX05 YWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 YWH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX05 YWH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX05 YWH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.