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N8 SHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,283 mi
Last recorded47,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 47,283 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 47,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has long travel feel

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 46,664 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,138 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,945 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,835 miles

Rear REAR EXHAUST HANGERS SNAPPED AND CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,326 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the under try (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust hangers broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint points down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint points down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,383 miles

Rear near side and off side brake pipe have some rust at hoses

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,270 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre have cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,448 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has some cracking in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2013 35,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has some cracking in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,522 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,782 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack inside tread

o/s/f tyre starting to crack inside tread

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,004 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 14,004 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly split

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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N8 SHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N8 SHB, 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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N8 SHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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