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YS54 YEG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,731 mi
Last recorded80,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 YEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe front body mounts corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 59,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,126 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 58,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,439 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust system mountings are corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,690 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,544 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,723 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 25,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,704 miles

off side front lower balljoint dustcover split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,424 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 YEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YS54 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

YS54 YEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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