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GL05 DWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,994 mi
Last recorded26,994 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,994 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,202 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 25,590 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 24,199 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 23,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 22,751 miles

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 Apr 2016 20,708 miles

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

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 7 Apr 2015 19,833 miles

Rear tyres 2mm centre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 15,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,542 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 12,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 12,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,387 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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GL05 DWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL05 DWW, 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 GL05 DWW registered?

GL05 DWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is GL05 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 DWW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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