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SP05 NSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,485 mi
Last recorded61,485 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 61,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,823 miles

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 15 May 2018 53,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,740 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,995 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre has crack but not exposing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,575 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 48,573 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,240 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 41,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,885 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hangers corroded and flexing when exhaust moves. not broken. but possible fail in future

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,730 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre close to legal limmit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,030 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 NSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NSN, 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 SP05 NSN registered?

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

Is SP05 NSN safe to buy?

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