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YN05 XWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,799 mi
Last recorded101,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 XWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underguards front,center and rear of car

Fail 10 Jun 2026 101,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underguards front,center and rear of car

Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,323 miles

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,323 miles

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 90,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,581 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 84,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 84,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,120 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear blocks

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 40,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,966 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,124 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 XWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YN05 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

YN05 XWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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