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MR05 KLR

2006 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

57,761 mi
Last recorded57,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk54,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 KLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 57,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,743 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,615 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 56,816 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 56,816 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2022 128,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 55,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 55,678 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 125,931 miles

Nearside front lower engine mount defective.

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 122,006 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 122,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 3 Jun 2019 121,146 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 121,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,761 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 51,761 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 118,654 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,654 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,288 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,288 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear subframe is starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,452 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear subframe is starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,014 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,621 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of wear on the inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,090 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,844 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 28,803 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,944 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wearbars

Srs warning lamp on

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors being fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,259 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,675 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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MR05 KLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

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 MR05 KLR, 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 MR05 KLR registered?

MR05 KLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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