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MJ55 GZY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 62,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,722 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 58,722 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,602 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,210 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 49,210 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth inner edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 43,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,018 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing slightly on inner edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 33,018 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing slightly on inner edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 28,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,745 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,858 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wear

Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 8,596 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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MJ55 GZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ55 GZY, 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 MJ55 GZY registered?

MJ55 GZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 GZY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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