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YEE 818

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,426 mi
Last recorded31,426 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEE 818
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 31,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,540 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 29,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,162 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2017 28,829 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,225 miles

Engine Covers and Undertray's fitted preventing a full inspection

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 26,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,392 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Osf and Nsf tyres have minor cracks on the inner side wall

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

Pass 3 May 2012 23,731 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges !

Pass 4 May 2011 22,795 miles

Osf and nsf tyres have cracks around the inside side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,840 miles

Both front tyres beginning to split on inside walls ,but not thru to cords !

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,566 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,359 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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YEE 818 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YEE 818, 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 YEE 818 registered?

YEE 818 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is YEE 818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEE 818 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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