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A22 SBS

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 56,243 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower/ rear suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear and middle exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play. ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,769 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 50,766 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 47,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,528 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,135 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,215 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 15,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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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A22 SBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc 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 A22 SBS, 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 A22 SBS registered?

A22 SBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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