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MK55 NGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,106 mi
Last recorded138,106 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 138,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on the hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 138,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm on the hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on the hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 114,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 107,997 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced part of the rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses are deteriorated/faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced part of the rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,185 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,957 miles

All tyres cracking slightly on tread

Centre exhaust brackets corroding

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,124 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,980 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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MK55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MK55 NGE, 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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MK55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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