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GU05 NYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,233 mi
Last recorded65,233 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 NYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,397 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 62,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush worn/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush worn/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 62,636 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,728 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,165 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 60,038 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 57,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,898 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 52,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,765 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 22 May 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,798 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 NYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

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

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