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YK55 XSW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,785 mi
Last recorded152,785 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 152,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 152,785 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 142,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 142,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 130,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,308 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 94,523 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 94,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking brake n/s 90 - o/s 40

Pass 23 May 2016 87,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Offside Front tyre tread 2.9mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 87,208 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Offside Front tyre tread 2.9mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 78,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,547 miles

main and osf brake pipes slightly corroding

rear indicators slightly pale

rear no. plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2014 67,436 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

main and osf brake pipes slightly corroding

rear indicators slightly pale

rear no. plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2013 56,391 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.9mm

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,064 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2.3mm

Pass 21 May 2011 34,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,017 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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YK55 XSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK55 XSW, 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 YK55 XSW registered?

YK55 XSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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