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YE55 WVH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,432 mi
Last recorded41,432 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 40,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 40,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 40,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/outer tread, likely to require replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/outer tread, likely to require replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 39,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/outer tread, likely to require replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/outer tread, likely to require replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,773 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS ARE DETERIORATING BADLY.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,240 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 20,234 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,807 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished on outer walls

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,818 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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YE55 WVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE55 WVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE55 WVH registered?

YE55 WVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is YE55 WVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 WVH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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