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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

S26 LEDMOT history

S26 LED is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

S26 LED black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
124,448 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LED was last recorded at 124,448 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,249 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,448 miles
  • 2023 – 124,249 miles
  • 2022 – 123,896 miles
  • 2021 – 122,454 miles
  • 2019 – 120,832 miles
  • 2018 – 118,313 miles
  • 2017 – 115,228 miles
  • 2016 – 112,043 miles
  • 2014 – 110,042 miles
  • 2013 – 104,906 miles
  • 2012 – 98,123 miles
  • 2011 – 89,321 miles
  • 2010 – 81,464 miles
  • 2009 – 75,004 miles
  • 2008 – 54,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,448 miles
  • AdvisoryBack Axle Has Been Repaired In Places
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears 1.6mm In Places (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderneath Corroded In Places
  • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted Throughout

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,448 miles (+199)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    471712389073
    • AdvisoryBack Axle Has Been Repaired In Places
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears 1.6mm In Places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath Corroded In Places
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted Throughout

  2. Pass124,249 miles (+353)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,249 miles
    Test number
    346057262339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has been repaired in places
    • AdvisoryUnder side starting to corrode in places

  3. Pass123,896 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,896 miles
    Test number
    323460785532
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,846 miles (+1,392)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,846 miles
    Test number
    494043423636
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken AS MARKED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,454 miles (+38)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,454 miles
    Test number
    455332678076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded in places
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to 3mm in places
    • AdvisorySome parts of rear suspension starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail122,416 miles (+1,584)1 dangerous1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    572152681223
    • DangerousRear 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on under side as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded in places
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to 3mm in places
    • AdvisorySome parts of rear suspension starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass120,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,832 miles
    Test number
    591734179666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,832 miles (+2,519)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,832 miles
    Test number
    201240931639
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,313 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,313 miles
    Test number
    623115252506
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail118,301 miles (+3,073)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    620373114470
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,228 miles (+3,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    769814309045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass112,043 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,043 miles
    Test number
    487311090047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,042 miles (+5,136)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,042 miles
    Test number
    248653824343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass104,906 miles (+6,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,906 miles
    Test number
    259025973284
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,123 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    367588922402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,321 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    187971851199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,464 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    690574580053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,004 miles (+20,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    572988559099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,512 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,512 miles
    Test number
    430367858057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass54,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,512 miles
    Test number
    522267758046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 LED

Does S26 LED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 LED expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 LED?
The MOT on S26 LED expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 LED done?
S26 LED was recorded at 124,448 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has S26 LED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LED has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 LED ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S26 LED find?
S26 LED passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: back axle has been repaired in places; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears, and 4 more.

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