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A16 LHS

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 mm tread 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,251 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,349 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,561 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 80,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,664 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,868 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 24 Feb 2011 38,150 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,203 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A16 LHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A16 LHS, 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 A16 LHS registered?

A16 LHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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