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888 NB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,769 mi
Last recorded28,769 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 NB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 28,769 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 28,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 28,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 28,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,710 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 28,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 27,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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 12 Sep 2018 27,163 miles

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

ex bkt. broken

Pass 5 Sep 2017 26,755 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Sep 2017 26,753 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,717 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine/underside covers

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,103 miles

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

exhaust rear section front hangers very corroded

rear brakes noisey when wheels rotated

Fail 7 Apr 2015 26,100 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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear section front hangers very corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

rear brakes noisey when wheels rotated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,101 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres worn close to limit and almost bold on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,136 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,136 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)

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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888 NB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 888 NB, 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 888 NB registered?

888 NB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is 888 NB safe to buy?

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