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NJ05 YDH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 124,438 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 123,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame has been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear discs poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2020 123,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear discs poor condition

Pass 23 May 2019 117,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake not binding,but tighter than normal

Fail 6 Jun 2018 111,073 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake not binding,but tighter than normal

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm balljoint,rearmost of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 103,536 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear,as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear,as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,621 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 78,621 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,032 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,183 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,583 miles

front brake discs badly ridged/worn on inner face

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,583 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly ridged/worn on inner face

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,853 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,833 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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NJ05 YDH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NJ05 YDH, 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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NJ05 YDH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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