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GN55 FMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,769 mi
Last recorded124,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 124,769 miles

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 30 Sep 2019 124,086 miles

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

under body covers fitted, parts and structure are obscured

Pass 29 Sep 2018 119,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,754 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)

Front discs showing some wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

pad warning light on

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)

Front discs showing some wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge under rubber showing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 97,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,629 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 87,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,166 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES DEEP CUTS.

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE FRONT BUMPER ETC

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,166 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES DEEP CUTS.

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE FRONT BUMPER ETC

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,922 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside,nearside front tyres inside stepped wear.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,252 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,357 miles

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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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GN55 FMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN55 FMF, 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 GN55 FMF registered?

GN55 FMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is GN55 FMF safe to buy?

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