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GS05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,165 mi
Last recorded93,165 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,854 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 92,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,921 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,681 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,417 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,814 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads low {70%} worn

offside rear support bar bent

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,663 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,515 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,529 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 63,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,415 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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GS05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GS05 SLK, 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 GS05 SLK registered?

GS05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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