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GK05 PRX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 74,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,226 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded the rest are coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp levelling device loose but working

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,392 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 67,383 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,135 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 65,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,627 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 61,627 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,641 miles

Advise under panels fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

fluid leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,529 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 44,317 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,516 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,089 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 36,089 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 31,378 miles

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

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 27 May 2010 25,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight movement ball joints

slight play steering & suspension joints & bushes lower suspension arm bus slight perished

slight pulling front brakes

unable ro fully check pads disc brake pipes hoses & rear springs

Pass 29 May 2009 21,365 miles

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

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

slight corrosion disc

slight play fronr rear bearing slight play steering & suspension joints & bushes front spoiler damaged slight play shockers- slight damage n/s/f tyre-

unable to fully check pads discs brake hoses & pipes & rear coil springs

Fail 29 May 2009 21,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight play fronr rear bearing slight play steering & suspension joints & bushes front spoiler damaged slight play shockers- slight damage n/s/f tyre-

unable to fully check pads discs brake hoses & pipes & rear coil springs

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,167 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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GK05 PRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 PRX, 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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GK05 PRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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