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YT05 OBC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 92,144 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,313 miles

both rear exhaust hangers failed but exhaust system still supported

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,303 miles

Central Rear exhaust hangers broken but still adequately supported

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head light fogging up beam ok

broken rear mounts exhaust

car over due service

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 59,660 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from nearside of engine

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,374 miles

front discs getting close to service limit

front pads very low strong advise

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,328 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 OBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YT05 OBC, 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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YT05 OBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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