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G5 CHU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,921 mi
Last recorded90,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 CHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 90,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 83,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 77,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,461 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,162 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 64,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower dust cap deteriating

Fail 16 May 2017 64,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower dust cap deteriating

Pass 18 May 2016 57,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 54,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 51,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,804 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,213 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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G5 CHU 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 89.5%.

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 G5 CHU, 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 G5 CHU registered?

G5 CHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is G5 CHU safe to buy?

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