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R26 ERY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 ERY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REARS BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 83,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,767 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

under shields fitted

Pass 2 May 2020 63,741 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,396 miles

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,838 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 50,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,603 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 49,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,743 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,743 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 39,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,388 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 33,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,556 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,310 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 26,310 miles

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

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F TYRES TREADS ARE CRACKING AND SPLITTING

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,060 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 22,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R26 ERY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R26 ERY, 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 R26 ERY registered?

R26 ERY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is R26 ERY safe to buy?

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