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GC54 FUN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,363 mi
Last recorded42,363 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC54 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 42,363 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,379 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 34,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,347 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,362 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 26,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40wr17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,346 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,495 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 15,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,407 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,518 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 13,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,399 miles

21% front brake application

slight pitting on o/s/f inner brake disc

Pass 4 Dec 2009 10,388 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 4,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

offside front tyre as dig in outer wall

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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GC54 FUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GC54 FUN, 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 GC54 FUN registered?

GC54 FUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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