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GN05 ZHK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,195 mi
Last recorded138,195 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 ZHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 138,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension mountings, area, components, arms, springs and frame corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 136,746 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 136,746 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 132,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod inner arm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 132,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod inner arm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 127,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 127,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,036 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 119,540 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,534 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 67,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,515 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,943 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,027 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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GN05 ZHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZHK, 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 GN05 ZHK registered?

GN05 ZHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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