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GB05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,157 mi
Last recorded41,157 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 41,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 40,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 40,438 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,611 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 39,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 38,901 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 34,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 34,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LCA (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt strut rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 27,234 miles

nearside rear tyre low in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,560 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 25,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,798 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 19 Jan 2015 21,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,080 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,168 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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GB05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GB05 SLK, 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 GB05 SLK registered?

GB05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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