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NT05 ORU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 ORU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,621 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

extensive brake judder front service brakes

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the cords)

rear sub frame shows extensive welding repairs.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 80,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the cords)

rear sub frame shows extensive welding repairs.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,360 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,284 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 69,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,214 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,683 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,640 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 ORU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

NT05 ORU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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