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A18 GHG

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,509 mi
Last recorded64,509 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 64,509 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,251 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 62,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,076 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 58,076 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm has slight play in outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Camber arm outer ball joint deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,543 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 51,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,254 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 35,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,436 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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A18 GHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 A18 GHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 GHG registered?

A18 GHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is A18 GHG safe to buy?

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