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GN54 WXT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 WXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,354 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 102,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,388 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 98,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 Jun 2024 96,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 96,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,503 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 83,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,194 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 77,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,369 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,367 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,502 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,961 miles

underside/outer sill/wheel arch liners/covers fitted at time of test.

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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GN54 WXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 GN54 WXT, 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 GN54 WXT registered?

GN54 WXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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