2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · 2336 WW
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 14,202 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2336 WW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 14,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2336 WW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk (2336 WW) between February 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
2336 WW Mileage History
- 23/02/20095,658 mi
- 01/03/20106,533 mi+875 mi
- 25/03/20117,165 mi+632 mi
- 19/03/20128,076 mi+911 mi
- 26/03/20138,377 mi+301 mi
- 24/03/20148,836 mi+459 mi
- 23/03/20159,274 mi+438 mi
- 30/03/20169,662 mi+388 mi
- 28/03/201710,238 mi+576 mi
- 02/06/201810,544 mi+306 mi
- 02/06/201810,544 mi
- 28/05/201911,041 mi+497 mi
- 30/11/202012,055 mi+1,014 mi
- 15/06/202212,742 mi+687 mi
- 02/06/202313,197 mi+455 mi
- 05/06/202413,452 mi+255 mi
- 13/06/202413,459 mi+7 mi
- 13/06/202513,832 mi+373 mi
- 10/06/202614,202 mi+370 mi
Average of roughly 494 miles per year across 19 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: Good
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- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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