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BD56 WTE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 WTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 99,220 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate rusty

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 94,729 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,620 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,281 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,998 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,499 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,282 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,403 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,797 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,797 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,419 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,431 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,248 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 49,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BD56 WTE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 BD56 WTE, 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 BD56 WTE registered?

BD56 WTE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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