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AP56 LPY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,802 mi
Last recorded59,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 59,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface Rust Under Vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2023 58,903 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav ()

Nearside Headlamp pattern weak

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,355 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 58,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,613 miles

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

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,492 miles

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

tyre sidewall damage

Fail 23 Oct 2019 56,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

tyre sidewall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,995 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

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

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,885 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 47,351 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,143 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 41,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,557 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 37,557 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP56 LPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP56 LPY, 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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What year was AP56 LPY registered?

AP56 LPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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