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YS54 XZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,334 mi
Last recorded67,334 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,073 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,850 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly corroded at n/s & o/s near rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 57,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly corroded at n/s & o/s near rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 57,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (both) front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,962 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 4 Jan 2014 38,473 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 24,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 29,159 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,411 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 14,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,098 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 XZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XZJ, 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 YS54 XZJ registered?

YS54 XZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YS54 XZJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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