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YC55 ULW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,567 mi
Last recorded58,567 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ULW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 53,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 50,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,316 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,736 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 45,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,491 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 26,460 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,381 miles

the srs light is on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,126 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,434 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,063 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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YC55 ULW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 YC55 ULW, 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 YC55 ULW registered?

YC55 ULW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is YC55 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 ULW 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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