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5 SLK

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,896 mi
Last recorded1,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 1,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 1,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 1,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 1,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 1,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 1,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 1,085 miles

All tyres are over 10yrs old

Pass 28 Aug 2015 1,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 897 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 889 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 802 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 670 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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5 SLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 5 SLK, 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 5 SLK registered?

5 SLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is 5 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 SLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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