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Y8 DCD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 92,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,396 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,392 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,560 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2020 75,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,048 miles

Multiple small chips in windscreen

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 71,048 miles

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

Multiple small chips in windscreen

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,962 miles

Front front wipers smearing

Front tyres cracked on outer side wall

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front headlamp lense misted

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 55,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front wipers smearing

Front tyres cracked on outer side wall

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front headlamp lense misted

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

free play in handbrake

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,571 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,555 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,341 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,284 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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Y8 DCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y8 DCD, 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 Y8 DCD registered?

Y8 DCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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