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G6 GED

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 GED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,413 miles

Nearside exhaust support bracket broken off. but still adequately supported

Offside exhaust support bracket broken off. but still adequately supported

Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,944 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 74,104 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 74,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,163 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,980 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,647 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,425 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 24 Mar 2010 38,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,256 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,090 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 GED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G6 GED, 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 GED registered?

G6 GED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is G6 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 GED shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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