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YB05 UXR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,357 mi
Last recorded58,357 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 UXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm ..forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm ..forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,865 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 52,865 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,602 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,155 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,493 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 4 Sep 2013 29,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,651 miles

High level stop light not working

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,984 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,274 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 13,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YB05 UXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB05 UXR, 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 YB05 UXR registered?

YB05 UXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 UXR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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