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GY55 UGX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,238 mi
Last recorded89,238 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 89,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 88,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 87,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Degrading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens degrading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 86,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,863 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 83,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 83,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 81,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 80,329 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 78,051 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,027 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,824 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,752 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,797 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,934 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 UGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

GY55 UGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 UGX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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