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GY05 WPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,355 mi
Last recorded157,355 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 157,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 156,027 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 155,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 152,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 149,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 147,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 146,222 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 146,209 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 144,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,067 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 136,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 136,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,193 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting brackets broken but exhaust system is still secure

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

nearside side repeater damaged but still visable from a reasonable distance

offside front wheel slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 119,193 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting brackets broken but exhaust system is still secure

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

nearside side repeater damaged but still visable from a reasonable distance

offside front wheel slightly damaged

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,112 miles

Damage to nearside vehicle body (wing)

Damage to nearside wing mirror casing

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage (rim protection strip)

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly catching brake disc

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit (1.6mm)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system strill adequately supported

Slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 16 Sep 2014 104,112 miles

Damage to nearside vehicle body (wing)

Damage to nearside wing mirror casing

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage (rim protection strip)

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly catching brake disc

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit (1.6mm)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system strill adequately supported

Slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,041 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,655 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

srs warning

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,787 miles

Both front jacking points damaged and loose

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,342 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 WPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WPJ, 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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GY05 WPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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