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GX05 ZCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,467 mi
Last recorded101,467 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 ZCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,980 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake lines starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system mounts and joints corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,980 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake lines starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system mounts and joints corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,342 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre valve stems deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2014 78,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre valves deterioating

Pass 1 Jun 2013 74,728 miles

centre exhaust brakets corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,580 miles

centre exhaust brakets corroding both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disks corroded

front tyres low on inner and outter edges

rear brake didsks corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,254 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disks corroded

front tyres low on inner and outter edges

rear brake didsks corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 52,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside tyre has cut in inner wall but not exposing cords

Pass 11 May 2010 52,752 miles

offside tyre has cut in inner wall but not exposing cords

Pass 12 May 2009 46,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,462 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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GX05 ZCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCO, 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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GX05 ZCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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