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BK07 VGR

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 VGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,457 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 87,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND OSR INNER ARCH. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER AND LOWER ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,263 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 78,261 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake insecure disc dust guard (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 72,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 66,836 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 66,836 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,710 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 58,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

pad low warning on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,217 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BK07 VGR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK07 VGR, 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 BK07 VGR registered?

BK07 VGR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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