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451 KR

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration451 KR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 58,805 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 58,804 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,874 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 49,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,711 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 35,797 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 35,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,076 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 30,170 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 30,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,501 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 23,227 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 23,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 20,708 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,770 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 7,208 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 7,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 5,618 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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451 KR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 54,162 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 451 KR, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 451 KR registered?

451 KR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 August 2006.

Is 451 KR safe to buy?

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