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YD55 UZX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,439 mi
Last recorded69,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 UZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,439 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,279 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic gearbox weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic gearbox weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,884 miles

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

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

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,233 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,652 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,206 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 26,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,214 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,543 miles

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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YD55 UZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YD55 UZX, 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 YD55 UZX registered?

YD55 UZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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