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NX05 WKC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 WKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,955 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 71,741 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,217 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 52,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Offside Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,328 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,768 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 32,135 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,899 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 25,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 23,609 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,096 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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NX05 WKC 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 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 NX05 WKC, 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 NX05 WKC registered?

NX05 WKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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