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YK05 ZAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,530 mi
Last recorded111,530 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 111,530 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 111,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 110,806 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 109,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,697 miles

rear tyres splitting

Pass 7 Feb 2022 107,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,289 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 100,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,635 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,355 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,601 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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YK05 ZAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YK05 ZAY, 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 ZAY registered?

YK05 ZAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YK05 ZAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 ZAY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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