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NU55 UKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,366 mi
Last recorded67,366 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,366 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,799 miles

Nearside Front subframe brace corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 59,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front subframe brace corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,597 miles

undertrays fitted concealing various components.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,002 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light remains on indicating a fault.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 49,973 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light remains on indicating a fault.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,844 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 47,844 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,862 miles

N/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,315 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,315 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,810 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 24,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Small tear in N/S/R tyre

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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NU55 UKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU55 UKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU55 UKF registered?

NU55 UKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is NU55 UKF safe to buy?

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