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GY55 AEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,645 mi
Last recorded115,645 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,544 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on 3mm,both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2022 99,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on 3mm,both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

idle speed fluctuating intermittently,but still within limits

Pass 17 Sep 2021 88,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and faded (0.1 (b))

bolt on rear body braces corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,006 miles

N/S/R shock absorber moist

O/S lower arm inner bush deteriorated but currently not resulting in excessive movement

both rear brake flexis deteriorated

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both rear tyres wearing on inner section of tread

chip in windscreen

corrosion to both rear coil springs

front brake discs slightly corroded

parking brake noisy when applied in rollers

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

corrosion to both rear coil springs

front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner section of tread

N/S/R shock absorber moist

O/S lower arm inner bush deteriorated but currently not resulting in excessive movement

both rear brake flexis deteriorated

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear indicators starting to show white light

parking brake noisy when applied in rollers

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,145 miles

N/S/R shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear brake flexi hose perishing

both rear coil springs slightly corroded on lower coils

parking brake noisey in brake rollers

service due message shown on dash

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,857 miles

FRONT TYRES POOR, WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION AND CRACKED 225/45/17

super charger bearings noisey

Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported N/S/R EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED AWAY. (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES POOR, WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION AND CRACKED 225/45/17

super charger bearings noisey

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from o/s/r brake when carrying out park brake test advise further investigation

rear exhaust to center pipes sleeve clamps badly corroded advise replacement

small chip on windscreen in swept area

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

scrapping noise from rear brakes when hand-brake is operated advise further investigation

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,998 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,556 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,928 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,449 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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GY55 AEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY55 AEA, 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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GY55 AEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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