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Y800 SMB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY800 SMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023
Fail 6 Nov 2023

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 82,536 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 82,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,463 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 81,463 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 80,748 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,004 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,243 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 75,242 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,718 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 front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,881 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,001 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,675 miles

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

fromt discs below min advise replace asap!

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,193 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,932 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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Y800 SMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y800 SMB, 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 Y800 SMB registered?

Y800 SMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is Y800 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y800 SMB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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