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NV55 ZSP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,619 mi
Last recorded41,619 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 ZSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic undersheets fitted preventing full inspection of rigid brake pipes.

Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic undersheets fitted preventing full inspection of rigid brake pipes.

Fail 15 Aug 2025 40,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic undersheets fitted preventing full inspection of rigid brake pipes.

Pass 17 Aug 2024 39,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,219 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bold and perishing 225/45R17Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 17,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 12,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NV55 ZSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NV55 ZSP, 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 NV55 ZSP registered?

NV55 ZSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is NV55 ZSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 ZSP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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