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GX55 BNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,886 mi
Last recorded109,886 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 BNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,996 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,363 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,350 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 58,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet n/w (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,880 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 45,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,984 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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GX55 BNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GX55 BNN, 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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GX55 BNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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