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A1 LEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,346 mi
Last recorded25,346 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 25,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 25,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 24,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,621 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 23,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,461 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 22,181 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,370 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 21,370 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 20 Jan 2017 20,010 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

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 21 Dec 2015 18,679 miles

Nails in both rear tyres

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 22 Jan 2014 16,523 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,964 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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A1 LEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 A1 LEJ, 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 A1 LEJ registered?

A1 LEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is A1 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 LEJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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