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NU05 PZC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 PZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 89,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,711 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side And binding (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged Both front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And has a cut but not to canvas ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,322 miles

O/S/F bumper split on lower panel

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking badly on the outter sidewall, no canvas showing.

o/s/f tyre cracking badly on the outter side wall, no canvas showing.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,205 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light

Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light

Pass 20 May 2011 45,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 21,500 miles

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

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 PZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZC, 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 NU05 PZC registered?

NU05 PZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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