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NA55 VGT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,821 mi
Last recorded125,821 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 VGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 125,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 117,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,590 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 108,589 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,635 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 48,635 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger missing (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 37,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,866 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil requires top up.

n/s front tyre is in poor condition around outer wall.

o/s front tyre is in poor condition around the outer wall.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 31,854 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil requires top up.

n/s front tyre is in poor condition around outer wall.

o/s front tyre is in poor condition around the outer wall.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,407 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,088 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,424 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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NA55 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NA55 VGT, 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 NA55 VGT registered?

NA55 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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