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N50 DRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,757 mi
Last recorded116,757 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 DRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 116,698 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,267 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 112,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 110,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just passed on efficiency

Fail 30 Mar 2021 110,480 miles

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

parking brake only just passed on efficiency

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,302 miles

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

rear brake flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,212 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,993 miles

EML Illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 96,993 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML Illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,941 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,874 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,874 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jan 2010 55,034 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 48,919 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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N50 DRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N50 DRF, 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 N50 DRF registered?

N50 DRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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