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GAZ 3517

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,465 mi
Last recorded73,465 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 3517
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,292 miles

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

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

covers to underside not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Oct 2022 63,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers to underside not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 62,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,733 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 59,732 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 56,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,651 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 53,079 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 48,324 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 40,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,304 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,104 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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GAZ 3517 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GAZ 3517, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GAZ 3517?

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What year was GAZ 3517 registered?

GAZ 3517 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is GAZ 3517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 3517 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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