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GY05 FPV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,734 mi
Last recorded91,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,734 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))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 91,731 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 86,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at back of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,294 miles

ADVISE : Engine bay covers & under trays fitted at the time of test obscuring some testable components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 82,258 miles

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

ADVISE : Engine bay covers & under trays fitted at the time of test obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,053 miles

Exhaust has surface corrosion

Front Brake discs corroded

Oil leak from engine rear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,206 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GY05 FPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY05 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

GY05 FPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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