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NA05 UHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 UHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 86,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 85,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s top strut under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,241 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 79,603 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated light on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,327 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 75,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 70,982 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 70,982 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 64,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 64,509 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 57,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2016 51,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,278 miles

corrsion front brake discs.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 44,273 miles

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

corrsion front brake discs.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,808 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,808 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,561 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,518 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,602 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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NA05 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NA05 UHM, 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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NA05 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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