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GL55 ECX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 101,588 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,646 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 83,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,317 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,533 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 29,533 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GL55 ECX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GL55 ECX, 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 GL55 ECX registered?

GL55 ECX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is GL55 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 ECX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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