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GR05 MOU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,357 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,871 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,871 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,869 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,237 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,836 miles

Slight rear in offside rack end

Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,689 miles

S Slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,440 miles

Both front tyres perished, starting to split and wearing low on inner edges.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,230 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,672 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mounting bracket corroded off rear o/s exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,896 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)

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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GR05 MOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GR05 MOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR05 MOU registered?

GR05 MOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is GR05 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR05 MOU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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