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SLK 786R

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,697 mi
Last recorded77,697 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 786R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,697 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,798 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,639 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, (Rear arms) bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 66,639 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, (Rear arms) bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,711 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 61,709 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 51,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,620 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,810 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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SLK 786R 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 85%.

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 SLK 786R, 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 SLK 786R registered?

SLK 786R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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