MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
rear floor and floor braces are corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
rear floor and floor braces are corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside hand brake effort getting low
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside hand brake effort getting low
under trays fitted
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear Suspension coil spring broken at extreme end.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf bottom ball joint boot split.
small chunk of rubber out of osr tyre sidewall
outside wall of o/s/r tyre damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD05 EGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 YD05 EGL, 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 YD05 EGL registered?
YD05 EGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2005.
Is YD05 EGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD05 EGL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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