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GL05 NZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,324 mi
Last recorded84,324 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 NZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,531 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,255 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,628 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 11 Jun 2008 45,651 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 NZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

GL05 NZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is GL05 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 NZW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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