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GN55 MHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,561 mi
Last recorded108,561 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 108,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,825 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,828 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 89,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,600 miles

advise both front brake discs worn

advise both rear indicators faded

advise rear exhaust mounts corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise both front brake discs worn

advise both rear indicators faded

advise rear exhaust mounts corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,354 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four inner wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2016 71,035 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 64,353 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 58,824 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,556 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,379 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)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyre size = 245/40R17W

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,192 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,192 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 32,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,670 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 MHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

GN55 MHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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