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Y6 TJW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,088 mi
Last recorded25,088 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 TJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 25,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 25,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 24,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,377 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,214 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 22,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,993 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,701 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,826 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,580 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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Y6 TJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y6 TJW, 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 Y6 TJW registered?

Y6 TJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is Y6 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 TJW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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