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A4 JKP

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,233 mi
Last recorded49,233 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,233 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 45,648 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 45,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,740 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,667 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 38,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,590 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 24 Aug 2017 33,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge feathered (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,645 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,059 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 19,691 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,736 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 10,736 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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A4 JKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 A4 JKP, 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 A4 JKP registered?

A4 JKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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