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J26 DRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 64,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 62,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,172 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 57,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,117 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 55,117 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Reversing lamp flashing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 54,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 45,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 40,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut to cords but within requirement

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

Fail 25 May 2017 40,751 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear cut to cords but within requirement

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

Pass 3 May 2016 39,119 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 36,960 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 34,934 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,185 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 3 May 2011 27,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,350 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 24,350 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,733 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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J26 DRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 J26 DRY, 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 J26 DRY registered?

J26 DRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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