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Y900 MRH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,306 mi
Last recorded65,306 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 MRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front sub frame body link bar corroded

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

Offside Front sub frame body link bar corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 61,810 miles

Offside Front subframe bar fractured and corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front subframe bar fractured and corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 58,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 55,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,434 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 44,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper tie bar mount onto subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

exhaust support brackets corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 29,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,765 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,413 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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Y900 MRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y900 MRH, 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 Y900 MRH registered?

Y900 MRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for Y900 MRH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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