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Y77 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,163 mi
Last recorded43,163 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 42,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 42,653 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 42,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,212 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 42,196 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,949 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 37,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,052 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 25,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,858 miles

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

both front tyres slightly deteriorated to outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 953 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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Y77 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y77 SLK, 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 Y77 SLK registered?

Y77 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is Y77 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y77 SLK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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