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YD05 GNG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,083 mi
Last recorded48,083 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 48,503 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,335 miles

Central 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,460 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 37,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,841 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 34,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,383 miles

TYRE SIZE FRONT 225 / 40 / 18 Y -- REAR 245 / 35 / 18 Y

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate holder damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 7,161 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 7,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YD05 GNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YD05 GNG, 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 GNG registered?

YD05 GNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 GNG 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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