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PK05 NJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,348 mi
Last recorded56,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,348 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,548 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 54,289 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 54,281 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 53,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 52,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 52,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of 2 ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,019 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded but system still secure at present

Pass 19 May 2018 46,946 miles

Both rear tyres wear centre tread and outer walls perished.

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage and perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,585 miles

Rear silencer hanger brackets corroded but system still secure at present

Pass 28 May 2015 42,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,185 miles

nearside & offside front tyres below 1.6mm on inner band

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,574 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,168 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,914 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,787 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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PK05 NJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PK05 NJO, 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 PK05 NJO registered?

PK05 NJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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