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J111 NSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 NSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 125,774 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 125,759 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes on the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 124,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 123,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 120,615 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 120,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,858 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the arm closest to rear of the car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,735 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,809 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear damage to sidewall ..no cords showing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,936 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,931 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,718 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 99,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,427 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 92,427 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,963 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,411 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,985 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,167 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 33,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J111 NSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J111 NSU, 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 J111 NSU registered?

J111 NSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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