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YD55 XXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,476 mi
Last recorded142,476 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 142,476 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken but exhaust is still supported elsewhere (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 142,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 141,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat need force to move need to lubrication

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 May 2018 142,185 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits misfire (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,063 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 141,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear fuel pipe slightly coroded

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 141,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear fuel pipe slightly coroded

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,540 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 140,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 120,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,592 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,701 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 59,701 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD55 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

YD55 XXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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