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G5 NSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 NSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,730 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 101,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 90,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 90,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe startin to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2022 90,102 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe startin to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2021 89,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,647 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 88,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,803 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,662 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounts poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mountings poor

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,010 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 47,503 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,817 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,589 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut to the side wall.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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G5 NSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G5 NSJ, 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 G5 NSJ registered?

G5 NSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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