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A19 DCH

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,378 mi
Last recorded78,378 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,378 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost suspension arm inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,831 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes perished/splitting (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,834 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,654 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,364 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake requires adjustment

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A19 DCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A19 DCH, 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 A19 DCH registered?

A19 DCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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