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Y44 XAP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 102,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 88,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,412 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,945 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 77,945 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,224 miles

ADVISE FULL UNDER VEHICLE COVERS FITTED COVERING FUEL AND BRAKE LINES

ADVSIE BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM COVERS FITTED

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRON TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear REVERSING LIGHT

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO RAER AT RAER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,471 miles

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

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

full under shields fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,684 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,400 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,435 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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Y44 XAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y44 XAP, 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 Y44 XAP registered?

Y44 XAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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