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MX55 NDK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,719 mi
Last recorded96,719 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 NDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 96,719 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

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

Fail 9 May 2025 96,719 miles

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

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 88,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 72,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 72,271 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,600 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake efficiency slight lower than Offside front

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 51,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake efficiency slight lower than Offside front

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 15 Mar 2019 34,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,160 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,775 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both rear tyres and offside front tyre perrished & cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,486 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,866 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,518 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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MX55 NDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MX55 NDK, 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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MX55 NDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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