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A5 MDK

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 103,852 miles

various slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,498 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 103,497 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,364 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 102,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,251 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,386 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 96,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn - all other pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,175 miles

Both rear flexi hoses starting to perish

Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge but is a dual tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,972 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 steel brake (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust brackets on centre section corroded bust system fully supported

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,475 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,656 miles

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

both front brake discs have slight wear

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake discs have slight wear

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,535 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,445 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,971 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,971 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 29,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,329 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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A5 MDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 MDK, 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 A5 MDK registered?

A5 MDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is A5 MDK safe to buy?

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