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YD05 MDG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,698 mi
Last recorded48,698 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 48,698 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,838 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Fail 9 Aug 2024 47,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,550 miles

2 rear exhaust hangers broken but is secure with 4 other ones

Fail 22 Jun 2020 43,518 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,823 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS

Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported X2 MOUNTING CORRODED OFF (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 13,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,920 miles

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

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

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

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 MDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 MDG, 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 MDG registered?

YD05 MDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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