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YL05 XHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,217 mi
Last recorded38,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,860 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,836 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL05 XHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL05 XHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL05 XHG?

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What year was YL05 XHG registered?

YL05 XHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is YL05 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 XHG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL05 XHG have outstanding finance?

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