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GN55 ZDC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ZDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,721 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hose perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective not fitted correctly (loose) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective rusted away on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 81,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 78,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/40/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,563 miles

secondary brake just meets required efficiency 17% recorded.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 71,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

secondary brake just meets required efficiency 17% recorded.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,829 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 65,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,403 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

Offside Rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,346 miles

Central Rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,114 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,027 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 15,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,753 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 ZDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDC, 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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GN55 ZDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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