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YC54 HKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,626 mi
Last recorded68,626 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,626 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 68,625 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,109 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 65,097 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 58,916 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,733 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,804 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Fail 1 Dec 2016 52,804 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,295 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,934 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,934 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,984 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,911 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 39,911 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 32,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 21,081 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,157 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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YC54 HKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC54 HKG, 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 YC54 HKG registered?

YC54 HKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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