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WU55 BYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,007 mi
Last recorded39,007 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 39,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 38,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 37,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 37,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 37,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both nearside and offside side repeaters have water ingress. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress to nearside and offside siderepeaters (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 36,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress to nearside and offside siderepeaters (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer side wall also has temp repair bung in shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken off of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside and nearside rear brake flexis perished and ferules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 35,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer side wall also has temp repair bung in shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken off of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside and nearside rear brake flexis perished and ferules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,798 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 34,798 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded hole on arm fitting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,256 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 31,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,208 miles

2 xs front tyres cracking due to age

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,952 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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WU55 BYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WU55 BYY, 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 WU55 BYY registered?

WU55 BYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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