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GK05 STX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 STX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,333 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 71,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 69,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 66,188 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 64,002 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 61,442 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,134 miles

Front brake imbalance high

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Dec 2020 59,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake imbalance high

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,152 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,659 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,618 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,864 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 245/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 43,864 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 245/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,109 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,118 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,971 miles

rear + front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,946 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 STX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

GK05 STX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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