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Y88 AJB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,835 mi
Last recorded53,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 AJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 53,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 52,428 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,765 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visable

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,931 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 47,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,768 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rotted through sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting points on rear exhaust corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,240 miles

Exhaust rear and middle supports corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,936 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated but still a beam pattern visible

Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,360 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 38,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 36,867 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,087 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,431 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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Y88 AJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y88 AJB, 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 Y88 AJB registered?

Y88 AJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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