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YS54 YDP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,167 mi
Last recorded44,167 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 YDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 44,167 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 42,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 38,614 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,813 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 33,895 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 31,708 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 31,706 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 29,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 27,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,089 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 27,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,734 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and offside rear tyres have damage on outer sidewalls

Fail 9 Dec 2014 25,733 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and offside rear tyres have damage on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,986 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2013 23,986 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,115 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,301 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 YDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS54 YDP registered?

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

Is YS54 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 YDP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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