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GK55 BYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,008 mi
Last recorded59,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 59,008 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 57,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,751 miles

Offside front tyre wearing/perishing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,705 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,100 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,087 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,955 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,060 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 BYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GK55 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

GK55 BYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GK55 BYB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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