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GU05 APF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,983 mi
Last recorded46,983 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 46,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,031 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REPLACE (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 38,654 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL MINIMUM LIMIT /// (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,196 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,919 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 23 Feb 2011 22,375 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 25 Feb 2010 19,556 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,393 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GU05 APF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GU05 APF, 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 GU05 APF registered?

GU05 APF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 APF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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