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MK05 GHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,821 mi
Last recorded64,821 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,821 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 63,825 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 61,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,113 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 59,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,842 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,293 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Cut In Tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe join (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2017 51,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front L.e.d light hanging loose in footwell

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front tyre has cut to outer side wall no cords exposed

Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front side lights (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front L.e.d light hanging loose in footwell

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front tyre has cut to outer side wall no cords exposed

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,649 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 43,648 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,201 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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MK05 GHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK05 GHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK05 GHV registered?

MK05 GHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MK05 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 GHV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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