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YA05 LDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 LDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 125,169 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,633 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 110,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 110,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.35 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.53 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,972 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 100,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,970 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,616 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,363 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear markers

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,595 miles

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

oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,635 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)

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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YA05 LDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YA05 LDZ, 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 YA05 LDZ registered?

YA05 LDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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