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N3 SYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,689 mi
Last recorded131,689 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 SYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 131,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 129,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 126,145 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 126,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 116,175 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 80,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,512 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,533 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,512 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,744 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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N3 SYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N3 SYN, 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 N3 SYN registered?

N3 SYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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