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YK05 ZRN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,617 mi
Last recorded88,617 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,617 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,140 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Box Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,785 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,246 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 68,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,767 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 63,313 miles

offside handbrake requires attention

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 59,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,022 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,952 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,540 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 ZRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

YK05 ZRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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