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YT05 OHS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,909 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 124,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,069 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 118,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm in center of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,767 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,798 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 98,790 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,884 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 97,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,223 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 89,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,696 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2009 52,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,731 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 OHS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

YT05 OHS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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