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GY05 EYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,607 mi
Last recorded45,607 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 44,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 40,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,461 miles

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 9 Apr 2019 32,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,138 miles

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

Offside Front wiper old

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 28,138 miles

Offside Front wiper old

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,099 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn very low on the inner edge (2mm).

Rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,174 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 23,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,723 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 19,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corrodded+lipping

sill covers fitted

wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corrodded+lipping

sill covers fitted

wipers in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,850 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2010 12,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,733 miles

wear to rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,797 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 EYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EYA, 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 GY05 EYA registered?

GY05 EYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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