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GU05 BTV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,839 mi
Last recorded60,839 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 60,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 59,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 55,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 52,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight perishing, tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,284 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,420 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,002 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light, dammage to the nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,454 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 BTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 BTV registered?

GU05 BTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is GU05 BTV safe to buy?

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