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GY05 AFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,143 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 67,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

O/S Washer jet poor (50% working)

O/S/R Tyrevalve perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 67,375 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S Washer jet poor (50% working)

O/S/R Tyrevalve perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,104 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 66,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,763 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 52,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,249 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,416 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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GY05 AFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY05 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY05 AFU registered?

GY05 AFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GY05 AFU safe to buy?

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