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N111 TSX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,036 mi
Last recorded106,036 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 TSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 106,036 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 105,933 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,175 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 99,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 95,040 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 92,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 91,989 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 91,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,383 miles

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

srs light removed with diagnostic eqipment

Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,393 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,415 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,175 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 28,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,439 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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N111 TSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N111 TSX, 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 N111 TSX registered?

N111 TSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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