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NH02 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,502 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 89,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,672 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,697 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wipers poor.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 70,667 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak and erratic idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre/rear, 'Y' pipe cracked on N/S (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both deteriorated and no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers poor.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 68,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,010 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 64,779 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine idle speed high

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,566 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished.

Both headlights deteriorated.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 57,564 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked/perished.

Both headlights deteriorated.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,544 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,495 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,009 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,499 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 26,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,300 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,079 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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NH02 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NH02 SLK, 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 NH02 SLK registered?

NH02 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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