2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · E388 LYN
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 52,544 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E388 LYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 52,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E388 LYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk (E388 LYN) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E388 LYN Mileage History
- 09/11/202347,583 mi
- 09/11/202347,583 mi
- 09/11/202450,515 mi+2,932 mi
- 04/11/202552,544 mi+2,029 mi
- 04/11/202552,544 mi
Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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