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EA05 NWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,083 mi
Last recorded58,083 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Rear exhaust mountings corroded & deteriorated

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 14 Aug 2017 58,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Rear exhaust mountings corroded & deteriorated

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside repeater damage

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front bumper damage

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front bumper damage

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside repeater damage

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,186 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside front side repeater damaged

offside rear tyre inner tread start to feather

Fail 12 Aug 2014 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front side repeater damaged

offside rear tyre inner tread start to feather

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,937 miles

nesrside front tyre start to feather tread

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf tyre - worn shoulders.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ns reapeter - cracked <chip>

Fail 20 Jul 2010 32,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,942 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 NWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

EA05 NWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is EA05 NWU safe to buy?

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