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NT05 NXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,326 mi
Last recorded72,326 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 NXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 72,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,689 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,974 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 51,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,376 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,738 miles

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

Rear exhaust system support bracket broken, but still adequately supported

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,543 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,414 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,711 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 23,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,915 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 21,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,465 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 15,465 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 9,520 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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NT05 NXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

NT05 NXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is NT05 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT05 NXX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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