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YF05 VHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,050 mi
Last recorded109,050 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 109,050 miles

exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,657 miles

24% imbalance on brakes front

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s/f headlamp covers starting to diffuse pattern

Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,719 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

rear brake discs corroded

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Jan 2019 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

rear brake discs corroded

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,690 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,613 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,616 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,616 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

heat sheild under side

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,943 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,949 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,848 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,301 miles

Both rear indicators=Becoming white

Both rear tyres=Starting to wear low at 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

Engine oil level =Low

Off side rear tyre=Sidewall damage and cut in tread (No canvas visable)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,857 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 VHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

YF05 VHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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