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NU05 GKY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 GKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,459 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

under panel fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,908 miles

Nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

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

Under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 7 Mar 2019 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

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

Under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 87,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,334 miles

Front wipers streaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

minor engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front wipers streaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

minor engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,163 miles

HAND BRAKE HIGH TRAVEL

Fail 23 Mar 2016 76,159 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,880 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 71,880 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,155 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,532 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,187 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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NU05 GKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU05 GKY, 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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NU05 GKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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