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ND55 FUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,194 mi
Last recorded94,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 FUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 94,194 miles

covers on under body & parts

Fail 27 Jul 2026 94,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,564 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 83,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,049 miles

under-trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,650 miles

under-trays and covers fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 20 Nov 2017 69,649 miles

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

under-trays and covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,434 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,080 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 62,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,219 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 54,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 50,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,541 miles

Exhaust middle hanger has corroded and is detatched

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,696 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,343 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,465 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 21,465 miles

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

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 FUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ND55 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

ND55 FUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is ND55 FUE safe to buy?

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