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YH55 ZCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,887 mi
Last recorded60,887 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,887 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 59,897 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 59,895 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 57,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 55,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 53,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 52,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 52,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 50,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 50,244 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,726 miles

Engine covers & under-trays obscuring some components

exhaust mount broken away

Fail 4 May 2016 44,726 miles

Engine covers & under-trays obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mount broken away

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 21,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 18,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 15,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 12,270 miles

rear tyretread depth down to 2:5mm

Pass 14 May 2009 7,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,150 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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YH55 ZCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YH55 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

YH55 ZCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 ZCJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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