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3 GWY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,359 miles

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

chassic has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,130 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 95,125 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 94,896 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 88,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,098 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,509 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,559 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,770 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,552 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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3 GWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 3 GWY, 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 3 GWY registered?

3 GWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is 3 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 GWY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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