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GU05 BTO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,886 mi
Last recorded50,886 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 47,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 44,919 miles

front brake discs light corrosion

n/s/f foglamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,310 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 BTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

GU05 BTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is GU05 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 BTO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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