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GK55 ANP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ANP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 95,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,141 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,143 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 77,143 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,501 miles

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

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

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

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

break fluid getting dark

Fail 25 Jul 2019 74,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

break fluid getting dark

Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,747 miles

Offside Front tyre lightly cracking in tread

Rear tyres light cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,414 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,078 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,765 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,674 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Advise tracking may require adjustment

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,918 miles

Advise offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,412 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,288 miles

STONE CHIPS TO FRONT SCREEN

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 30,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,191 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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GK55 ANP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK55 ANP, 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 GK55 ANP registered?

GK55 ANP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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