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NK05 LUL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 86,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,735 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 82,726 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,894 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,312 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,485 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 24,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,756 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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NK05 LUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK05 LUL, 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 NK05 LUL registered?

NK05 LUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is NK05 LUL safe to buy?

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