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GL54 TFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,212 mi
Last recorded61,212 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 58,592 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 58,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,661 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,910 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 47,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,118 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 44,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,276 miles

near side front tyre perrished

Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 18,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,022 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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GL54 TFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GL54 TFF, 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 GL54 TFF registered?

GL54 TFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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