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YT05 OAN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,585 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 97,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,115 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 85,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 75,379 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 63,985 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,840 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,765 miles

nearside front tyre worn low inside edge

nearside headlamp aim has no kick up to the left

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,606 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,462 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,905 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,976 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 21,976 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,564 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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YT05 OAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YT05 OAN, 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 YT05 OAN registered?

YT05 OAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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