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S7 GKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 GKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,129 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 76,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 73,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 71,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 71,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/R17 91Y CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,577 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,433 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 64,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,234 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 59,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,431 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 49,566 miles

Exhaust supports corroded, rear bracket missing but system is still adequately supported

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,338 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 46,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side mirror indicater as water ingress

Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,221 miles

off side door mirror repeater one led on constantly

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,081 miles

off side front door mirror repeater outer led on constantly

Fail 15 Dec 2011 39,080 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side front door mirror repeater outer led on constantly

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,000 miles

os wing mirror repeater stays illuminated in part but otherwise functions ok

Pass 12 Dec 2009 21,473 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 17,133 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007

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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S7 GKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S7 GKA, 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 S7 GKA registered?

S7 GKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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