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YS54 RCY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 84,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 14 Sep 2015 60,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,119 miles

tyres wearing uneven

Fail 20 Nov 2014 56,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 4 Jan 2013 41,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,566 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,065 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,861 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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YS54 RCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS54 RCY, 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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YS54 RCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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