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GF05 FYE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,298 mi
Last recorded55,298 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 55,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 53,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 48,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 48,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,376 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 8 Apr 2019 30,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,526 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,066 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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GF05 FYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GF05 FYE, 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 GF05 FYE registered?

GF05 FYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is GF05 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 FYE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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