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YK05 ZPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,354 mi
Last recorded28,354 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 28,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 27,198 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 26,154 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 26,151 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 25,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracking

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,394 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 ZPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK05 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

YK05 ZPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is YK05 ZPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 ZPB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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