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GN55 FWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,917 miles

fresh underseal on drivers side rear axle covering repair (welding)

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2024 104,011 miles

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Fail 4 Jul 2024 103,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 102,594 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2023 102,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,223 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 100,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,936 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 97,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,979 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,336 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,748 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 71,747 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,958 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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GN55 FWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 GN55 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

GN55 FWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GN55 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 FWD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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