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NJ55 NMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,068 mi
Last recorded77,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 NMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 77,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 77,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2025 66,444 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 63,976 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 63,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 60,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 58,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective both back box clamps corroded loose but secure/slight blow from n/s/r box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 54,015 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 48,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,906 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,465 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,011 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,694 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 22,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,805 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,115 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 14,115 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,100 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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NJ55 NMZ 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 NJ55 NMZ, 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 NJ55 NMZ registered?

NJ55 NMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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