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Y7 GAW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,936 mi
Last recorded82,936 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 GAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,936 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,530 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 80,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn one pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn one pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,204 miles

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 8 Jan 2021 77,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi - forward (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi - forward (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,051 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,172 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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Y7 GAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y7 GAW, 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 Y7 GAW registered?

Y7 GAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is Y7 GAW safe to buy?

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