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7 JPN

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,058 mi
Last recorded67,058 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 67,058 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 67,039 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear upper corners holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,918 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,362 miles

Front steering feels tight lock-lock dry top mounts ??

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s/r hand brake cable support broken

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 2 Mar 2022 63,297 miles

Brake performance not tested OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,968 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Feb 2021 61,968 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NEAR SIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUSTY

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH PERISHED

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

SURFACE RUST UNDER SIDE OF CAR

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on under-body and components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,936 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Plastic covers fitted, obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Plastic covers fitted, obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,740 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,626 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,671 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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7 JPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 7 JPN, 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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7 JPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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