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76 GEW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 GEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 88,722 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring cushion twisted coming away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall severe tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring cushion twisted coming away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,841 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 83,818 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets snapped under rear diff (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rotten over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rotten over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinks nearly to the floor and rear brake are poor (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both rear brakes have poor performance (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn with deep side wall cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,675 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,663 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 3 Oct 2018 77,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint nearest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint nearest to rear of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint nearest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,949 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,926 miles

Centre exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,926 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,449 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 35,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel high

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,922 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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76 GEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 76 GEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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76 GEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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