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YA54 XXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 145,923 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 145,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 145,718 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 145,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 145,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,501 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,987 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 120,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,200 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,092 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,259 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 85,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 85,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,616 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 70,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,480 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,542 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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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YA54 XXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YA54 XXB, 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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YA54 XXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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