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NK05 WFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,799 mi
Last recorded68,799 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 68,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both split on inner face and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements at 16%

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking not repairable ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,136 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

parking brake only just met requirements 17%

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,761 miles

Both front wipers starting to streak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,174 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

NK05 WFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NK05 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 WFV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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