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YC55 YGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,590 mi
Last recorded132,590 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 132,590 miles

Nearside Front wheel welded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 132,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel welded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 125,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 123,457 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

front bumper damaged

nearside side skirt damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit 1.6 m/m (4.1.E.1)

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

engine & underside covers fitted

offside front jacking block missing & trim broken

one off exhaust mounting brackets corroded away

Fail 5 Feb 2016 116,824 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit 1.6 m/m (4.1.E.1)

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

engine & underside covers fitted

offside front jacking block missing & trim broken

one off exhaust mounting brackets corroded away

Pass 30 May 2015 109,512 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 98,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 98,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 89,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 79,199 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 79,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,322 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,355 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 57,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,307 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,978 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 YGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YGK, 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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YC55 YGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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