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YG05 AHH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,451 mi
Last recorded76,451 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 AHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS UNDERBODY COMPONENTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,388 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,291 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 70,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 46,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,043 miles

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs are corroded, not excessively

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 Jun 2009 33,190 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge - tracking may require check/adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,683 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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YG05 AHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG05 AHH, 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 YG05 AHH registered?

YG05 AHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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