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N15 NRA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,204 mi
Last recorded59,204 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 NRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthening brace from subframe at Nearside to Nearside chassis rail is corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens degraded - Polished to pass MOT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthening brace from subframe at Nearside to Nearside chassis rail is corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens degraded - Polished to pass MOT (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,599 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 58,599 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,527 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe mounting area corroded but not excessive x2

Fail 30 Jan 2024 57,513 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe mounting area corroded but not excessive x2

Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,165 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,402 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe has rotten holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged large rip in sidewall but not reached cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded and has slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,599 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,447 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,718 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,756 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 35,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs have corrosion

cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs have corrosion

cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,485 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,326 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 14,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,882 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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N15 NRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N15 NRA, 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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N15 NRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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