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GJ05 HYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,486 mi
Last recorded64,486 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,537 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,489 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 47,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 43,919 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 43,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 42,812 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 42,812 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,504 miles

number plates stuck over personal plates same registration

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 39,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 33,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm from hub to centre of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 21,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,222 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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GJ05 HYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ05 HYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 HYT registered?

GJ05 HYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GJ05 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 HYT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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