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56 NP

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 NP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,398 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,281 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 81,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,227 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 79,175 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,534 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 71,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,111 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,718 miles

under tray.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 55,718 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,542 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 16 May 2016 33,040 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2016 33,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2015 21,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on extreme inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 18,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 12,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,729 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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56 NP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 56 NP, 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 56 NP registered?

56 NP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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