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GN05 AHD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,750 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 98,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 94,043 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 May 2025 94,035 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 89,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 89,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 87,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 87,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 83,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps starting to mist (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 81,042 miles

Headlights faded, may need polishing before next MOT

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 79,539 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,026 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 72,969 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,327 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to the sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,235 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre has damage to the sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,026 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,322 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,180 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 28,515 miles

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

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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GN05 AHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GN05 AHD, 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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GN05 AHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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