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YD55 VCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,681 mi
Last recorded81,681 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,681 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 81,681 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 80,745 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 79,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,588 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 26,014 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 26,014 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,815 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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YD55 VCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 YD55 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

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

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