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GM05 BWP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,651 mi
Last recorded169,651 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 169,651 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,860 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front on breath and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 166,192 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 160,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 155,489 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 155,483 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2019 152,813 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 152,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 141,444 miles

under fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,410 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,413 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 116,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,355 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 86,355 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 69,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,135 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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GM05 BWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GM05 BWP, 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 GM05 BWP registered?

GM05 BWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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