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YH55 HBL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 105,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,448 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 99,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,168 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 19,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,155 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 53,155 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,413 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,366 miles

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

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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YH55 HBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH55 HBL, 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 YH55 HBL registered?

YH55 HBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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