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YN05 GHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,856 mi
Last recorded148,856 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 GHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 148,856 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 148,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 147,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 145,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 139,967 miles

Exhaust mounting defective N/S rear clamp (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R, O/S/R, N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 137,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 137,034 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 133,261 miles

under trays fitted unable to check all testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 124,626 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 124,610 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,249 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 106,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,776 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise O/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise SRS Light on.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 94,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise N/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise O/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise Rear disc pads worn low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise SRS Light on.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,881 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 3 May 2011 72,552 miles

advise srs light on

advise surface corrision on rear brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,552 miles

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

advise srs light on

advise surface corrision on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,547 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,867 miles

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

full underbody tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,259 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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YN05 GHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YN05 GHO, 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 YN05 GHO registered?

YN05 GHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 GHO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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