CarVerify

Free Car Check

NK54 TKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 TKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 118,039 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 117,985 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe 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 15 Sep 2022 110,862 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 110,862 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,276 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,273 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,977 miles

Manufacturers engine, body and rear suspension arm covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Front suspension arm [lower,rear} bush deteriorated on near and offside

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front suspension arm [lower,rear} bush deteriorated on near and offside

Manufacturers engine, body and rear suspension arm covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,180 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,180 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,469 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 71,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,128 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2013 54,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2012 48,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,136 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,863 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,348 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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NK54 TKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK54 TKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NK54 TKA?

You can check the full history of NK54 TKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NK54 TKA registered?

NK54 TKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is NK54 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK54 TKA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK54 TKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NK54 TKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.