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AB06 AUG

2010 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,087 mi
Last recorded111,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 AUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 111,087 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 85,859 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 85,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,931 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,820 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 47,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,654 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 47,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 42,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 19,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,607 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2015 17,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,582 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 3,584 miles

wipers smeering slightly

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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AB06 AUG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 AB06 AUG, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB06 AUG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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