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N77 DCL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 DCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 65,302 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened continuous weld repaired as strong as original (5.3.3 (c) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2025 62,852 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 62,843 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed, nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH and rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 59,146 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,147 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 59,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 55,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,964 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges and at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlight starting to go opaque

Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,964 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges and at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlight starting to go opaque

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,633 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,766 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low at 4mm

Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,766 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low at 4mm

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,531 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,040 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,898 miles

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,562 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 22,562 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,906 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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N77 DCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N77 DCL, 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 N77 DCL registered?

N77 DCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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