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S6 MGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,746 mi
Last recorded60,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 60,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,620 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 60,369 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 60,252 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 60,130 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 May 2021 60,127 miles

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

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2020 59,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,900 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 48,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2013 38,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,830 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 19,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 17,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,389 miles

esp warning lamp on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,707 miles

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

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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S6 MGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 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 S6 MGU, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S6 MGU?

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What year was S6 MGU registered?

S6 MGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is S6 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 MGU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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