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NE51 ANY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,949 mi
Last recorded47,949 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE51 ANY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 47,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 44,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished in-between tread

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service light on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,556 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 39,555 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator light on dashboard but brake pads OK

Exhaust corroded

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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NE51 ANY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NE51 ANY, 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 NE51 ANY registered?

NE51 ANY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is NE51 ANY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NE51 ANY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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