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NB05 OCU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,417 mi
Last recorded133,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 133,417 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Flange bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 133,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 133,344 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 133,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 133,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 133,286 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 131,322 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S+O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 131,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S+O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,447 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S+O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S+O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,347 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on inner edge & VERY cracked & perished

Fail 28 Feb 2015 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on inner edge & VERY cracked & perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,200 miles

Advise exhaust hanger brackets corroded at rear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,200 miles

Advise exhaust hanger brackets corroded at rear.

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,478 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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NB05 OCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NB05 OCU, 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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NB05 OCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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