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N18 OWS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,624 mi
Last recorded106,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 OWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,624 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost through to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 106,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall to cord 245/40z17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost through to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,198 miles

previous welded repairs to n/s/r suspension subframe

Fail 26 Jun 2020 96,185 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension subframe corroded on nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,968 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,429 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 82,429 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,247 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,634 miles

corroded exhaust mount

engine idle

engine man-light on

oil leak?

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corroded exhaust mount

engine idle

engine man-light on

oil leak?

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,923 miles

engine man-light on

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine man-light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,596 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,596 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,578 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,359 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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N18 OWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N18 OWS, 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 N18 OWS registered?

N18 OWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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