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L10 GAC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,026 mi
Last recorded44,026 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 GAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension components corroded both front and rear

Fail 11 Aug 2025 43,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 43,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 41,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 41,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,689 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,027 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,256 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,995 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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L10 GAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L10 GAC, 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 L10 GAC registered?

L10 GAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is L10 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L10 GAC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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