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GG55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,520 mi
Last recorded71,520 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,520 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 70,597 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 70,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 67,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 66,492 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 66,481 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system insecure center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,669 miles

both front brake disc's edgers cracking

under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,810 miles

brake pads not operating over full surface area of discs

exhaust hangers corroded / broken

inner face of front brake discs pitted / corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,907 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,230 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,260 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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

GG55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is GG55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GG55 SLK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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