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GP05 OTV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,177 mi
Last recorded82,177 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 82,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,348 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 67,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,520 miles

rear exhaust hangers are rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,385 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,295 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,564 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 7 Feb 2011 29,694 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges. re-check 4-5k.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges. re-check 4-5k.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,897 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,327 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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GP05 OTV 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 GP05 OTV, 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 GP05 OTV registered?

GP05 OTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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