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GJ55 UMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,029 mi
Last recorded82,029 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,029 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 68,842 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 61,766 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 53,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 53,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 47,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,017 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,436 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,021 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,823 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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GJ55 UMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ55 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

GJ55 UMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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