2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · YA55 MMX
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 95,256 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA55 MMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/06/2024
- 95,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA55 MMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (YA55 MMX) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YA55 MMX Mileage History
- 24/03/202284,660 mi
- 30/05/202284,665 mi+5 mi
- 26/05/202385,152 mi+487 mi
- 14/06/202495,256 mi+10,104 mi
Average of roughly 4,761 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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