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YC55 ULX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,187 mi
Last recorded77,187 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ULX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 77,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,251 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,987 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 73,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,407 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,012 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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 70,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,360 miles

srs lamp stays on

Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,360 miles

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

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

srs lamp stays on

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,332 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,944 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 ULX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC55 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

YC55 ULX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YC55 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 ULX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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