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A7 KGV

2011 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

150,214 mi
Last recorded150,214 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk41,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 150,214 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking lower arm bush leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes in subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both fronts damaged on tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various covers attached to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 129,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 147,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 147,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 128,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 144,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of full length (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 144,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of full length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 141,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 138,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 134,654 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,836 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 130,835 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,337 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 121,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,125 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2018 77,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,641 miles

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

Front discs worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,389 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,278 miles

Mouse nest under brake servo

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,750 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,813 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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A7 KGV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,484 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 A7 KGV, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 KGV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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