CarVerify

Free Car Check

GB55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,968 mi
Last recorded93,968 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 91,849 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,848 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,164 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

passenger airbag off

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,109 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,977 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,977 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,638 miles

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

due to tyre wear at front of vehicle would reccomend steering geometry check and possible adjustment on replacing tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,636 miles

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

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

due to tyre wear at front of vehicle would reccomend steering geometry check and possible adjustment on replacing tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,765 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,906 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GB55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GB55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GB55 SLK?

You can check the full history of GB55 SLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GB55 SLK registered?

GB55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is GB55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB55 SLK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GB55 SLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GB55 SLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.