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N10 LAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,894 mi
Last recorded95,894 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 95,887 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 94,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 94,368 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,139 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,067 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,597 miles

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

Front Inner n/s and o/s tyre wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 97,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n /s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,125 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,960 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 88,450 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,626 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT. BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 23 Nov 2011 80,626 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT. BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,935 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 56,924 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,463 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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N10 LAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N10 LAR, 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 N10 LAR registered?

N10 LAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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