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NK55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,813 mi
Last recorded53,813 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,104 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 51,715 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 51,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,052 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,738 miles

possible lsd

Fail 10 Apr 2017 49,733 miles

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

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

possible lsd

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,796 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 48,795 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint MARKED WITH YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 46,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,865 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 43,865 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F window inop.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 35,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F window inop.

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,536 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 20,318 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,318 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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NK55 SLK, 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 NK55 SLK registered?

NK55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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