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GU05 BNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,219 mi
Last recorded141,219 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 141,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

exhaust mounts broken

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,921 miles

N/S/F wearing inside edge

N/S/O/S/F (suspected) steering arms slight play

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5mm 245/40r17y Kumho (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 21 Apr 2017 111,921 miles

N/S/F wearing inside edge

N/S/O/S/F (suspected) steering arms slight play

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5mm 245/40r17y Kumho (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,716 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr pads are lower than the osr (3.5.1g)

noise from inside rear brake disc/drum combination when rear wheels spun, advise inspection asap

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

osf tyre is also cracked and perished around the outer edge, inner edge is running out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,863 miles

Slight sidewall damage to N/S/F tyre.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,398 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 BNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BNB, 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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GU05 BNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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