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GG55 MCD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG55 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,192 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 89,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,752 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,529 miles

rear underside brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,832 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,533 miles

slight oil leak from transmission output shaft seal

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,072 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,583 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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GG55 MCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GG55 MCD, 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 GG55 MCD registered?

GG55 MCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GG55 MCD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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