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YM55 UUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,021 mi
Last recorded80,021 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front and rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front and rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 80,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low lamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front and rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front and rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,574 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,596 miles

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

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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YM55 UUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM55 UUJ, 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 YM55 UUJ registered?

YM55 UUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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