2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · DV56 VHO
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 141,570 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV56 VHO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 141,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV56 VHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk (DV56 VHO) between January 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DV56 VHO Mileage History
- 11/01/2022137,988 mi
- 15/01/2022137,990 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/2024141,570 mi+3,580 mi
Average of roughly 1,325 miles per year across 3 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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