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G7 CEG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 CEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,922 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 83,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,248 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,478 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 72,478 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,870 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 66,780 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 66,700 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,693 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,105 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,031 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,742 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 31,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,079 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,764 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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G7 CEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G7 CEG, 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 G7 CEG registered?

G7 CEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is G7 CEG safe to buy?

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