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NT05 LYD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 LYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,212 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 129,871 miles

Front Coil spring worn left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,216 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 109,192 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened left and right (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 102,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 97,081 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt about to break (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2013 62,467 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 62,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust brackets broken.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,879 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hangers corroded and broken but exhaust adequately supported at this time

Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,879 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hangers corroded and broken but exhaust adequately supported at this time

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,678 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

plastic belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

plastic floor covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bellypan fitted

both rear tyres 3mm

floor covers fitted

n/s dip on min mark

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,700 miles

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

sideskirts fitted

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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NT05 LYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NT05 LYD, 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 NT05 LYD registered?

NT05 LYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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