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Y33 SLB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,158 mi
Last recorded98,158 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 98,158 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted both sides

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,675 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,037 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 91,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,855 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 84,853 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,106 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

imbalance on park brake

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm and worn on edges

offside front side light worked when tapped

second from rear exhaust brackets rotted and broken away

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,433 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus large cut on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on exhaust system

cracks around offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

noise on both rear brakes when park brake applied

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus large cut on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on exhaust system

cracks around offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

noise on both rear brakes when park brake applied

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both front brake disc inner face edges

corrosion on rear exhaust mounting brackets

small cracks in front suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,150 miles

o/s wiper worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,879 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,759 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 35,759 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,592 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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Y33 SLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y33 SLB, 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 Y33 SLB registered?

Y33 SLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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