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53 KL

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,776 mi
Last recorded12,776 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 KL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 12,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 12,419 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 12,312 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 12,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some characters faded slightly (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 11,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 10,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 10,032 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Characters fadeing. (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 8,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm ball joint cover. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm ball joint cover. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,626 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 5,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 5,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 3,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,295 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 2,604 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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53 KL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 53 KL, 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 53 KL registered?

53 KL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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