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PK05 NHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,954 mi
Last recorded107,954 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 NHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,954 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 107,946 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 104,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,383 miles

advise rusty brake pipes. advise replacement.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,756 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,756 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear of floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,617 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,094 miles

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

cracks on outside of both rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,348 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,320 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)

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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PK05 NHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK05 NHN, 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 PK05 NHN registered?

PK05 NHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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