MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVANCED (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVANCED (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVANCED (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges (tread ok)
Offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges (tread ok)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK05 BGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 YK05 BGU, 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 YK05 BGU registered?
YK05 BGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is YK05 BGU safe to buy?
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