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GU05 YYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 82,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 77,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,883 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight room in inner track rod joint

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight room in inner track rod joint

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,649 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,495 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 56,495 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,735 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust flange corroded at rear

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs all corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 47,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,704 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SRS light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,053 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,094 miles

bas srs esp lights on

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,634 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 YYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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