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A23 DMG

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,752 mi
Last recorded67,752 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,251 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 1 May 2024 58,267 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 4 May 2023 55,716 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 55,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,193 miles

rear brake pipe ends slightly rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2022 54,193 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe ends slightly rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 53,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,538 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,614 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 28,614 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,705 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 25,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,477 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,728 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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A23 DMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A23 DMG, 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 A23 DMG registered?

A23 DMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is A23 DMG safe to buy?

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