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YGN 1N

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,812 mi
Last recorded69,812 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGN 1N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe very corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,062 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 58,061 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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,989 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,086 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 30,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 30,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 27,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers over door sills

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,694 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,118 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,627 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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YGN 1N 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 89.5%.

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 YGN 1N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YGN 1N?

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What year was YGN 1N registered?

YGN 1N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is YGN 1N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGN 1N shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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