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YG55 HWF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 HWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 104,954 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general corrosion on underside of car and suspension components.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,878 miles

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

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

car has got general corrosion on the under side and on suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also has been heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

they is corrosion on the underside of car and suspension components

Fail 7 Apr 2023 104,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also has been heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

they is corrosion on the underside of car and suspension components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,298 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 103,382 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs rusty but sound (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 103,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn arm most rearward [chalked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe ,suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs rusty but sound (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,300 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 102,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,906 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,511 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,154 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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YG55 HWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YG55 HWF, 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 YG55 HWF registered?

YG55 HWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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