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GJ05 HYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,549 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 96,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,958 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,574 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 76,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,203 miles

n/s/f jacking point damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f jacking point damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 55,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,009 miles

o/s/front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 39,884 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,585 miles

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

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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GJ05 HYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GJ05 HYO, 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 GJ05 HYO registered?

GJ05 HYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 HYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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