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N70 MNG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests47 (34 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate72.3%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 MNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

34 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,238 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 96,238 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 113,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,915 miles

Front Fog Lamp(s) inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 110,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 89,856 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bonnet turret/strut top corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bonnet turret/strut top corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Both front fog lamps inop .

Pass 22 Apr 2022 105,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at[ y ]section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,947 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 101,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 81,826 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 n/s and 1 o/s back box mounting failed at weld.as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts inside edges.as marked. 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 97,426 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm inner bush.as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges.225/45zr17

Exhaust mounting defective x2 as marked.failed at weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no ply or cords showing.under inflation.225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 68,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 92,398 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,398 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)

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 68,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,034 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 57,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,185 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,280 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,736 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,016 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 41,992 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 36,476 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 31,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear appoaching legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,900 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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N70 MNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.3%.

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 N70 MNG, 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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N70 MNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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