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NR55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,160 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 87,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 87,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,581 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,122 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,421 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,794 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,632 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,632 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,862 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,072 miles

crack in offside front fog lamp

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,302 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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NR55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 NR55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NR55 SLK registered?

NR55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is NR55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR55 SLK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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