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DY55 NLC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 93,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside mounting area of rear subframe, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 93,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hoses slightly perished rear both sides

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 from plastic cover to above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,488 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,578 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 58,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut on nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre has nail through tread

rear indicators colour fading

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,286 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,874 miles

o/s rear tyre 2-3mm

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S Front wing damged

small cut n/s rear tyre

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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DY55 NLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY55 NLC, 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 DY55 NLC registered?

DY55 NLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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