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V6 NXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,535 mi
Last recorded51,535 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 NXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 51,535 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 50,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 50,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,862 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 49,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 49,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 48,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,908 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 47,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,498 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

power steering noisy

Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket broken

power steering noisy

Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,491 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,067 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,345 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 21,342 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)

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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V6 NXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V6 NXL, 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

How do I check the history of V6 NXL?

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What year was V6 NXL registered?

V6 NXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is V6 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 NXL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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