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YB54 OWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,926 mi
Last recorded106,926 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 OWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 80,899 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 80,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F coil spring broken on end coil. O/S/R Coil spring broken on end coil.

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

park close to end of travel

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,592 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 64,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,000 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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YB54 OWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB54 OWM, 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 YB54 OWM registered?

YB54 OWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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