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JA55 NVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,745 mi
Last recorded111,745 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 NVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 111,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 111,730 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 111,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,213 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,213 miles

Central Front Inner Driver's airbag obviously inoperative srs light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,509 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,583 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,423 miles

headlamp lenses lightly fogged

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,574 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,700 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,801 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,317 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,076 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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JA55 NVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JA55 NVA, 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 JA55 NVA registered?

JA55 NVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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