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N55 ELV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,086 mi
Last recorded33,086 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,086 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 32,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 26,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 24,704 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 24,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,371 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 18,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 18,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 8,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, pitted/rusted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner egde

Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 16 Oct 2013 8,003 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 7,820 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,093 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,073 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 4,570 miles

Nearside front brake disc has slight corrosion on inner edge

Offside front brake disc has slight corrosion on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N55 ELV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N55 ELV, 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 N55 ELV registered?

N55 ELV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is N55 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 ELV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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