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Y666 ROB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 ROB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 99,923 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened POSSIBLY BROKEN IN BOTTOM UNABLE TO SEE FULLY ON TEST (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 98,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,152 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 93,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has some bad cuts on the inner sidewall - not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has some bad cuts on the inner sidewall - not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,179 miles

offside head light lense poor

Pass 13 Oct 2012 53,585 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 53,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,279 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2008 28,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y666 ROB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y666 ROB, 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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Y666 ROB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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