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YE05 NKC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,557 mi
Last recorded228,557 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 NKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 228,557 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 228,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength were rear arm attaches to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 218,860 miles

Front Headlamp aims getting poor

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust support brackets broken x3

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 216,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 hancook (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 216,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm location (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure As marked 225/50r16 split in middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 hancook (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 211,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 193,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 183,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 165,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 165,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,405 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,982 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 93,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,327 miles

BAS LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

ESP LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 20 May 2009 46,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2009 46,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,522 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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YE05 NKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE05 NKC, 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 YE05 NKC registered?

YE05 NKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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