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NP 3

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,380 mi
Last recorded53,380 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 49,524 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 49,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 47,573 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,190 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 39,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,593 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,367 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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NP 3 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NP 3, 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 NP 3 registered?

NP 3 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is NP 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NP 3 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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