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78 PS

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,178 mi
Last recorded27,178 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

Registration78 PS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 27,178 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 27,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 27,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,663 miles

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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78 PS 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 100%.

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 78 PS, 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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78 PS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is 78 PS safe to buy?

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