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G6 ABF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,631 mi
Last recorded70,631 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 70,631 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 69,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,691 miles

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

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

Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,237 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint steel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,020 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,019 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,696 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,405 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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G6 ABF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G6 ABF, 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 G6 ABF registered?

G6 ABF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is G6 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 ABF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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