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YB55 WGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,595 mi
Last recorded68,595 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 WGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,887 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,366 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 67,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% nearside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Although parking brake passed the minimum requirements were only just met it is advised that the brakes be inspected

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,777 miles

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 66,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 65,510 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from flexi and back over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% nearside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,963 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,630 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,391 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 59,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,602 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 23,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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YB55 WGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB55 WGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB55 WGK registered?

YB55 WGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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