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GK05 FDJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,792 mi
Last recorded114,792 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 FDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,792 miles

Covered in Underseal

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 114,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 111,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 111,584 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken and disclocated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn strut bar to chassis mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut bar to chassis mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 102,831 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 102,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,903 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,913 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of the to joints (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,998 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 3mm [245/40/17y]

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 21,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 17,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 13,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GK05 FDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GK05 FDJ, 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 GK05 FDJ registered?

GK05 FDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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