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8185 E

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,614 mi
Last recorded73,614 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8185 E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 73,614 miles

Fuel line coming out of the fuel tank is corroded (near rear brake lines)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged and condensated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe, both front mounting points have corrosion around them (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged and condensated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 69,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at cross over section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at X point of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 66,208 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,347 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 51,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,161 miles

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

Offside Front 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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8185 E is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 8185 E, 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 8185 E registered?

8185 E is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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