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BD07 VBO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,526 mi
Last recorded84,526 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 VBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,526 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,658 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop and gaiter missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 80,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,124 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,639 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,251 miles

3d lettering on front and rear number plates

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,805 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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BD07 VBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD07 VBO, 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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BD07 VBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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