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YG55 ZZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ZZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 87,432 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,258 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2021 79,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 79,157 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,689 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 45,678 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 43,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,241 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,909 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 37,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,805 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,930 miles

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

o/s/f foglamp cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,730 miles

handbrake is slack

minor leak of exaust gasses from centre joint

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

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 ZZK 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 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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

YG55 ZZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 ZZK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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