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GAS 574

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,064 mi
Last recorded67,064 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 574
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 67,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,244 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 61,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,768 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 53,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 52,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,476 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,626 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 30,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,325 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 29,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,749 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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GAS 574 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 GAS 574, 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 GAS 574 registered?

GAS 574 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is GAS 574 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 574 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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