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M26 JLT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 JLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,901 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 93,880 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 5 Sep 2020 93,880 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,626 miles

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,782 miles

EML light lit on test

Front Lower undertray fitted obscuring steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,782 miles

EML light lit on test

Front Lower undertray fitted obscuring steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,409 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,409 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,913 miles

front discs corroded due to standing.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded due to standing.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,731 miles

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

Nearside 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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M26 JLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M26 JLT, 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 M26 JLT registered?

M26 JLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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