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GV05 ORG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,090 mi
Last recorded133,090 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ORG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 133,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Door mounted rear view mirror glass quite heavily deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 131,585 miles

Offside Door mounted rear view mirror glass heavily deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Uneven idle/misfire noted when cold

Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Door mirror glass heavily deteriorated

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Vehicle develops a mis-fire when engine is hot (Predominantly at idle)

Pass 17 Jun 2023 128,339 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 121,281 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 121,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 113,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 109,905 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 109,885 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,202 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear y section marked in yellow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,316 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 57,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,035 miles

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

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

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

no kick up pattern nearside headlamp

Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

no kick up pattern nearside headlamp

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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GV05 ORG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV05 ORG, 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 GV05 ORG registered?

GV05 ORG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GV05 ORG safe to buy?

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