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SP05 NSE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,355 mi
Last recorded55,355 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,355 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake pads low/worn

small play o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

Pass 8 May 2025 50,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 50,070 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,494 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 48,434 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,838 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,593 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Feb 2019 43,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush bonding detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush bonding detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,403 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to shoulder

Offside Front tyre has severe cracking to shoulder,no ply or cords visible at time of test.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 34,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to shoulder

Offside Front tyre has severe cracking to shoulder,no ply or cords visible at time of test.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,140 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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SP05 NSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP05 NSE, 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 SP05 NSE registered?

SP05 NSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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