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BU07 YNK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,813 mi
Last recorded72,813 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,813 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,665 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper noise in suspension leg mounting

Fail 4 Oct 2023 67,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper noise in suspension leg mounting

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock/absorber mounting slighty worn

Offside Front front brake pad slightly deteriorated

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

shock/absorber casings slightly corroded both front / and both rear

Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play / front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rubber flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,926 miles

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,227 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 32,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,320 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,908 miles

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

Offside 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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BU07 YNK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU07 YNK, 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 BU07 YNK registered?

BU07 YNK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BU07 YNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 YNK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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