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VA51 NCE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 NCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 55,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 51,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,164 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 48,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,681 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,346 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,408 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,819 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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VA51 NCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VA51 NCE, 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 VA51 NCE registered?

VA51 NCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is VA51 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 NCE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA51 NCE have outstanding finance?

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