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YF05 NTD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,365 mi
Last recorded49,365 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 NTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 49,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 49,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 49,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 45,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,768 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 39,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 38,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 36,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,325 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 7 Aug 2018 32,525 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,342 miles

covers fitted to underside

slight damage to both front outer tyre walls

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,470 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 23,455 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,347 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,100 miles

slight cut in o/s/f lower ball joint boot

Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,502 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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YF05 NTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 YF05 NTD, 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 YF05 NTD registered?

YF05 NTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 NTD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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