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GX05 PLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,357 mi
Last recorded81,357 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,357 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 81,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 78,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 78,949 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 78,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 77,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 76,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,286 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,392 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,861 miles

light surface scratches om windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,265 miles

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

has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not obscuring view of road

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,265 miles

has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not obscuring view of road

Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 56,860 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,185 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 43,185 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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GX05 PLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GX05 PLJ, 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 GX05 PLJ registered?

GX05 PLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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