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YJ55 HWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,060 mi
Last recorded69,060 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 69,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 69,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 68,685 miles

engine cover +under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,536 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,536 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working middle (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,806 miles

Vehicle under panelling impairs full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,697 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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YJ55 HWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YJ55 HWR, 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 YJ55 HWR registered?

YJ55 HWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ55 HWR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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