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EA05 NVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,402 mi
Last recorded77,402 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,402 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF&OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF CRACKING-PERISHING !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at the "B" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF front lower arm bush splitting ,resulting excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF&OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF CRACKING-PERISHING !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at the "B" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 75,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,286 miles

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,276 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,196 miles

all pipes not checked

covers under car

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all pipes not checked

covers under car

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,957 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,219 miles

Both front tyres wearing low around inner edges,almost smooth.

Pass 13 May 2011 43,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,770 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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EA05 NVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA05 NVM, 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 EA05 NVM registered?

EA05 NVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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