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GD05 YLM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,696 mi
Last recorded132,696 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 132,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 125,850 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 121,620 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,811 miles

All rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension sub-frame has been welded strong enough at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 117,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension sub-frame is badly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 115,205 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,602 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,464 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 106,464 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,374 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,397 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,096 miles

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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GD05 YLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GD05 YLM, 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 GD05 YLM registered?

GD05 YLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is GD05 YLM safe to buy?

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