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G4 GJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,558 mi
Last recorded48,558 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,558 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 48,558 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 48,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,161 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,892 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,408 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 40,941 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 38,952 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 36,460 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 34,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,948 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,144 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,947 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,851 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 26,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,697 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,976 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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G4 GJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G4 GJJ, 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 G4 GJJ registered?

G4 GJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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