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WX55 YMA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 YMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,336 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 47,514 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 47,502 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 34,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 31,418 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 31,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 30,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,256 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,916 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 20,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,087 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 19,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,822 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 15,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing (age dot 05)

nearside rear tyre perrishing around sholder

Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,687 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 9,906 miles

? head lamps have been set for driving on continent?

SRS seat belt warning lamp on

Fail 13 Oct 2009 9,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

? head lamps have been set for driving on continent?

SRS seat belt warning lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,067 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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WX55 YMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WX55 YMA, 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 WX55 YMA registered?

WX55 YMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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