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MA05 GSA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,439 mi
Last recorded39,439 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 GSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 39,439 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 39,270 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside slightly perished and cracked in outer edges of tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 39,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,871 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 38,014 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 37,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked in tread area so cords visible 245/40/17 91w michelin primacy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,681 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,649 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 27 Mar 2012 16,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,678 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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MA05 GSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MA05 GSA, 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 MA05 GSA registered?

MA05 GSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is MA05 GSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 GSA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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