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NK55 NGN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,876 mi
Last recorded45,876 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 NGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,344 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,944 miles

slight wear offside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,835 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

centre exhaust mounts in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,050 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

front/rear tyres wearing low

offside handbrake low effort

Fail 17 Sep 2015 34,024 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken 2 blue 1 yellow (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge.

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than n/s/r. Attention soon.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,579 miles

Blades wearing, attention soon.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of rodent under bonnet.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner egde.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 29,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs scored & pitted on inside faces.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,357 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,703 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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NK55 NGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NK55 NGN, 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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NK55 NGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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