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OU05 NXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,087 mi
Last recorded51,087 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 NXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 51,087 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 51,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,940 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,835 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 50,832 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 50,742 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,071 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 50,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 48,465 miles

Windscreen damaged outside zone A, Less that 40mm and not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,217 miles

Windscreen damaged outside zone A, Less that 40mm and not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,334 miles

offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,452 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 39,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 32,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 28,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking 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

front brake discs showing first signs of wear

Fail 9 Jun 2011 26,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,052 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,830 miles

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)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,966 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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OU05 NXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 NXW, 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 OU05 NXW registered?

OU05 NXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is OU05 NXW safe to buy?

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