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7896 TR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,260 mi
Last recorded55,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7896 TR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 55,260 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 55,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 50,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 48,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,657 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 46,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,999 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall of tyre, inner edge 1.6mm and tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,221 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,167 miles

Deap cut to n/s/r tyre inner side wall,cord not exposed

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,015 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,454 miles

both rear tyres very close to limits

Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,153 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 11,153 miles

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

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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7896 TR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 7896 TR, 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 7896 TR registered?

7896 TR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for 7896 TR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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