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BT56 XSC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,126 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,693 miles

Front worn + lipped

fuel lamp on

Fail 3 Jan 2019 101,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front worn + lipped

fuel lamp on

Pass 3 Jan 2018 96,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,467 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,183 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread worn close to wearbars

both front tyres inner edges worn smooth

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,998 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,175 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Fail 7 Dec 2013 63,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,787 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Fail 5 Dec 2011 47,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,998 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,118 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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BT56 XSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT56 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 XSC registered?

BT56 XSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is BT56 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 XSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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