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F26 PWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,219 mi
Last recorded92,219 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 PWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,219 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front lower support bars corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2024 91,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front lower support bars corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,182 miles

exhaust hangers broken

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,828 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2017 66,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight gear oil leal

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,365 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 58,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,334 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,297 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 Nov 2011 43,687 miles

small cut on o/s front tyre not exposing ply or cord

Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,971 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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F26 PWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F26 PWM, 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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F26 PWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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