2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Lpg · RK06 YUE
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, lpg). First registered 10 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 95,380 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK06 YUE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 95,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK06 YUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk (RK06 YUE) between February 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RK06 YUE Mileage History
- 17/02/200936,515 mi
- 09/10/200944,497 mi+7,982 mi
- 09/10/201053,716 mi+9,219 mi
- 11/10/201157,710 mi+3,994 mi
- 22/10/201261,373 mi+3,663 mi
- 04/09/201363,579 mi+2,206 mi
- 04/09/201363,579 mi
- 09/07/201466,744 mi+3,165 mi
- 03/11/201573,247 mi+6,503 mi
- 11/10/201677,565 mi+4,318 mi
- 14/08/201779,497 mi+1,932 mi
- 16/08/201779,450 mi-47 mi
- 26/09/201882,933 mi+3,483 mi
- 27/09/201882,933 mi
- 04/09/201988,389 mi+5,456 mi
- 07/09/201988,415 mi+26 mi
- 11/09/201988,145 mi-270 mi
- 15/05/202089,077 mi+932 mi
- 15/05/202089,077 mi
- 18/05/202191,972 mi+2,895 mi
- 01/07/202392,596 mi+624 mi
- 02/06/202593,931 mi+1,335 mi
- 05/06/202593,944 mi+13 mi
- 22/05/202695,380 mi+1,436 mi
Average of roughly 3,411 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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