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GB54 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,025 mi
Last recorded59,025 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB54 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 59,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 46,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords seen 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,248 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,246 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,839 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing low

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 38,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,239 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,239 miles

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

225/40 R18 92Y PIRELLI PZERO ROSSO

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,709 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,185 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 17,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 16,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 16,022 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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GB54 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GB54 AMG, 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 GB54 AMG registered?

GB54 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GB54 AMG safe to buy?

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