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GV55 OJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,780 mi
Last recorded56,780 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 56,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 56,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 50,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,837 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front lower ball joint has minor play

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,450 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,993 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake imbalance 24%

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

Tread distorted on both front tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,646 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inner edges

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

O/S/F brake disc inner surface corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,240 miles

Both front tyres tread starting to distort on inner edges

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2009 22,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,077 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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GV55 OJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GV55 OJA, 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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GV55 OJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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