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GX54 MHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 MHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,110 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and under bellys

Pass 17 Jun 2025 108,298 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2023 92,638 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 82,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,202 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower securing pin not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,414 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 73,414 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,775 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 69,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,438 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,903 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

split in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

split in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,341 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,730 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,971 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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GX54 MHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GX54 MHZ, 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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GX54 MHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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