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P30 GMP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,333 mi
Last recorded60,333 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,333 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,973 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,716 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,428 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,228 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 56,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,209 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 13 Aug 2016 52,545 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,767 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 45,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake pressures fluctuating

offside rear parking brake grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,871 miles

advise both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,094 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 30,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P30 GMP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P30 GMP, 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 P30 GMP registered?

P30 GMP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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