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GY05 GCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,143 mi
Last recorded135,143 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,143 miles

Exhaust corroded, Rear hangers.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 139,835 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 124,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 119,139 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 109,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,927 miles

rear exhaust clamp loose/damaged but system still secure at test

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/32/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamp loose/damaged but system still secure at test

Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,772 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 87,746 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,633 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 78,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,876 miles

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

Non obligatory N/S/F fog lamp not working

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

Pass 8 May 2010 66,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,063 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 GCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

GY05 GCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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