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N55 NBL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,520 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 106,337 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,148 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner brake disc rusty

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner brake disc rusty

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 104,145 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner brake disc rusty

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner brake disc rusty

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,973 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 90,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 90,128 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 82,966 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint on control arm has slight play (back arm)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2017 77,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light oil leak.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front jacking rubber missing.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 71,142 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front jacking block missing.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease performance imbalance.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 69,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front jacking block missing.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease performance imbalance.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,179 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front jacking block missing.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease performance imbalance.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front outer brake pads show wear.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 51,614 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,929 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,002 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)

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 NBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N55 NBL, 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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N55 NBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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