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YD05 VCY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,238 mi
Last recorded121,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 121,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 110,078 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 105,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 99,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 92,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 85,470 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 76,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 57,268 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,555 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 41,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,855 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 36,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,534 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 22,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,975 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 VCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

YD05 VCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 VCY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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