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NK05 WPO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 80,933 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,669 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,472 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 75,448 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,534 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,812 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,188 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,506 miles

N/s/r fog light not working

N/s/r parking brake effort low

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 65,506 miles

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

N/s/r fog light not working

N/s/r parking brake effort low

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,272 miles

exhaust mount broken/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 54,453 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,113 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,543 miles

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

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 WPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

NK05 WPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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