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YD05 RFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 RFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,899 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 123,896 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,652 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2022 117,645 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 111,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 104,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,401 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,411 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,780 miles

EML on.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,383 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,468 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,540 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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YD05 RFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

YD05 RFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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