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VN05 GPX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 112,146 miles

Central Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,098 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,925 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 108,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,463 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 106,462 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at bottom floor cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,647 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,647 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,102 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 70,252 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 63,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 45,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 31,120 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 18 Apr 2008 24,666 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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VN05 GPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VN05 GPX, 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 VN05 GPX registered?

VN05 GPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 GPX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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