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YA54 XEU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 110,709 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,817 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 97,366 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 97,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 89,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 81,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 73,750 miles

handbrake imbalance 50%

Pass 17 May 2011 65,711 miles

nearside fronr tyre side wall damaged

offside front brake disc inner edge corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,337 miles

handbrake imbalance 47%

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 50,493 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YA54 XEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YA54 XEU, 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 YA54 XEU registered?

YA54 XEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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