2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · DS55 DDD
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 114,292 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS55 DDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 114,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS55 DDD 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 (DS55 DDD) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DS55 DDD Mileage History
- 04/05/202296,525 mi
- 11/07/2023103,307 mi+6,782 mi
- 18/07/2023103,513 mi+206 mi
- 18/07/2024106,389 mi+2,876 mi
- 21/07/2025114,292 mi+7,903 mi
Average of roughly 5,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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