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ND55 AWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,486 mi
Last recorded58,486 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 AWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake reading very low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,722 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 52,722 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,252 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2019 43,216 miles

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

Brake pipes coated with grease

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,544 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,839 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,291 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 31,291 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,947 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)

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,498 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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ND55 AWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 ND55 AWU, 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 ND55 AWU registered?

ND55 AWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is ND55 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND55 AWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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