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YK54 AOL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,112 mi
Last recorded55,112 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,112 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 55,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,643 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 40,643 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,799 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,490 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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YK54 AOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK54 AOL, 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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How do I check the history of YK54 AOL?

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What year was YK54 AOL registered?

YK54 AOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is YK54 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK54 AOL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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