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HJ05 NXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and has been corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,472 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis level with door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,214 miles

Front Wiper blades slight smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,202 miles

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

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Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,188 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,907 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 71,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 70,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,023 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 67,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,772 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded and broken away from exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,165 miles

Front tyres perished outer waslls

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,910 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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HJ05 NXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ05 NXU, 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 HJ05 NXU registered?

HJ05 NXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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