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GX55 BXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,193 mi
Last recorded119,193 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,193 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 119,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,031 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 117,031 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,023 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,477 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,415 miles

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

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)

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 BXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BXA, 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 GX55 BXA registered?

GX55 BXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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