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EA05 NWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,645 mi
Last recorded83,645 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 83,645 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 0MM ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 81,691 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front subframe sport bar corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust has slight leak

slight oil leak

Fail 12 May 2025 81,689 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded nearside front and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front subframe sport bar corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust has slight leak

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2024 79,361 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front subframe sport bar corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both side sills and under vehicle have covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2024 79,358 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front subframe sport bar corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both side sills and under vehicle have covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2024 79,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 74,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,938 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 41,589 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 9,852 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 NWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA05 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

EA05 NWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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