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HT05 GDA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,995 mi
Last recorded16,995 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 GDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 16,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 15,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 12,065 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 10,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 9,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 8,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 8,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 7,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 6,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 5,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 4,320 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 4,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,919 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 2,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 2,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,554 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 593 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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HT05 GDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HT05 GDA, 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 HT05 GDA registered?

HT05 GDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HT05 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 GDA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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