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GU05 NYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,585 mi
Last recorded50,585 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16 and dated 2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16 and dated 2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,541 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,250 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,103 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,618 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,474 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,550 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 NYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NYX, 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 NYX registered?

GU05 NYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GU05 NYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 NYX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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