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YN05 NWB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 NWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,208 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 100,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,720 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,093 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 88,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 82,492 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,110 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 69,178 miles

Nearside rear tyre down to 2mm

Offside rear tyre down to 2mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner shoulder coming bald

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

Sat Nav holder remove during testing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,679 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner shoulder coming bald

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

Sat Nav holder remove during testing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,205 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre punctured

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,954 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 32,954 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,452 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 26,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 26,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,396 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)

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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YN05 NWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YN05 NWB, 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 YN05 NWB registered?

YN05 NWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YN05 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 NWB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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