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GY55 EFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,358 mi
Last recorded55,358 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,358 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,600 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger corroded but exaust will not fall. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in greace (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,871 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak on n/s of engine

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,146 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,496 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,563 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,483 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 EFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY55 EFE, 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 GY55 EFE registered?

GY55 EFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GY55 EFE safe to buy?

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