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GU05 BJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,079 mi
Last recorded27,079 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 27,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 24,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 24,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 23,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,690 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,989 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,946 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 25 Feb 2014 15,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 15,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 5,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 4,603 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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GU05 BJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU05 BJY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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