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GF05 UEN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 107,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,953 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 94,910 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated but lamp is still producing a beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 94,910 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated but lamp is still producing a beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,075 miles

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,719 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight movement in offside steering arm

Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight movement in offside steering arm

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,779 miles

Rear differential leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2014 83,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear differential leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,163 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,748 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on outter wall

rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,054 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 UEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GF05 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

GF05 UEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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