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NV05 CVB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,553 mi
Last recorded65,553 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 CVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,490 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 65,490 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2023 65,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,146 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,598 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 60,598 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,105 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,392 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,694 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2017 49,694 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,105 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,147 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,722 miles

exhaust centre mounting corroded and loose

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,216 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,925 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,635 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 17 Jan 2012 21,635 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,692 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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NV05 CVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV05 CVB, 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

How do I check the history of NV05 CVB?

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What year was NV05 CVB registered?

NV05 CVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is NV05 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 CVB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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