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NH05 XAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 71,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 71,672 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,778 miles

Offside Rear fog-light in back-up mode - possible bulb faulty

Offside Rear noise when wheel is rotating

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 68,774 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog-light in back-up mode - possible bulb faulty

Offside Rear noise when wheel is rotating

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,873 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EMLlight on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see print report (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 55,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outside wall

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 19 May 2015 50,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2015 50,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2014 46,073 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 36,022 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 33,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 30,491 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 22,800 miles

Nearside front jacking pad missing.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,800 miles

Nearside front jacking pad missing.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,514 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)

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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NH05 XAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH05 XAO, 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 NH05 XAO registered?

NH05 XAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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