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Y321 WES

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY321 WES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 67,676 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 67,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,843 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 63,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,914 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 57,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 50,320 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,775 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 40,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 37,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 33,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,403 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 26,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 22,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 22,287 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 9,059 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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Y321 WES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y321 WES, 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 Y321 WES registered?

Y321 WES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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