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YD05 VBK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,574 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,469 miles

Slight play in Front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Aug 2015 54,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in Front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,153 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,918 miles

Eng/man light on

N/S & O/S Front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 29,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear 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 VBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

YD05 VBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is YD05 VBK safe to buy?

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