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YP05 MZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,107 mi
Last recorded55,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 51,035 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,065 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 33,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,059 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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YP05 MZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP05 MZU, 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 YP05 MZU registered?

YP05 MZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 MZU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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