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GY05 GUA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,672 mi
Last recorded170,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 170,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 168,235 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 168,235 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 165,957 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, both BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, both sides BORDERLINE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 9 May 2018 165,957 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, both BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, both sides BORDERLINE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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 22 Apr 2017 154,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear sections

o/s/f tyre worn very low on both edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,906 miles

plat in n/s/f bottom ball joint (front one) to limit at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,958 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn low

n/s/f lower ball joint has play to limit at time of test

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 3 May 2014 116,790 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn very low on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2014 116,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

number plate lights dim

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 1 May 2013 105,612 miles

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

brake pipes above rear axle in poor conditon

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 Apr 2013 105,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes above rear axle in poor conditon

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres inner edges devoid at time of test advise replacement.....

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,459 miles

both front tyres inner edges devoid at time of test advise replacement.....

Pass 3 May 2011 77,909 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,115 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2008 35,961 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 GUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

GY05 GUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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