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YJ54 BMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,774 mi
Last recorded31,774 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 31,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 31,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 30,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 27,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 27,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 25,927 miles

Both rear & offside front tyre valves perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexible hoses coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,639 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 22,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,455 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 19,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,731 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,655 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 18,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

bsau 145d marking missing from number plates.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,195 miles

Nearside Front 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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YJ54 BMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YJ54 BMF, 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 YJ54 BMF registered?

YJ54 BMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ54 BMF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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