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YJ55 HXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,464 mi
Last recorded51,464 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 51,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,700 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 48,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 48,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 45,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,278 miles

Offside Exhaust rear hanger corroded and adrift

Fail 1 Sep 2015 43,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust ststem has a broken bracket and the other bracket is very badly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,906 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 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

YJ55 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is YJ55 HXL safe to buy?

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