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S26 LED

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,448 mi
Last recorded124,448 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 LED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,448 miles

Back Axle Has Been Repaired In Places

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears 1.6mm In Places (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath Corroded In Places

Undertrays Fitted Throughout

Pass 4 Apr 2023 124,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has under trays fitted

rear subframe has been repaired in places

under side starting to corrode in places

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,896 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 123,846 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken AS MARKED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 122,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust slightly corroded in places

rear tyres close to 3mm in places

some parts of rear suspension starting to corrode

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2021 122,416 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded/holed on both sides as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust slightly corroded in places

rear tyres close to 3mm in places

some parts of rear suspension starting to corrode

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 120,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 118,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 118,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,228 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,123 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 89,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 81,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,004 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,512 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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S26 LED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S26 LED, 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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S26 LED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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