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YC55 YHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,035 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,684 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 57,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,306 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 48,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,071 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,383 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,961 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 YHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

YC55 YHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is YC55 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 YHV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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