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GJ55 GSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished around outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,693 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

damage to the side wall of nearside front tyre

front number plate damaged

offside front disc corroded

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,693 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

damage to the side wall of nearside front tyre

front number plate damaged

offside front disc corroded

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,720 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,220 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,539 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 11 Sep 2009 48,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,982 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Underbody covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ55 GSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ55 GSU, 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 GJ55 GSU registered?

GJ55 GSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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