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BX56 EYA

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,388 mi
Last recorded174,388 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 174,388 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both center clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlamp dull

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parts of rear suspension and chassis covered with underseal

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2026 174,387 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe split (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe split on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both center clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlamp dull

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parts of rear suspension and chassis covered with underseal

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 168,972 miles

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

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

handbrake just met requirements

under covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2024 168,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking under plastic tray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mount holed under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 162,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 162,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, alloy cranked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no 4 spark plug loose

Pass 13 Apr 2022 156,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 149,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 146,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,818 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR FUEL PIPE

Fail 26 Jul 2017 137,818 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR FUEL PIPE

Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,171 miles

Front number plate damaged but legable

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 111,586 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 111,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 107,261 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,689 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,380 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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BX56 EYA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX56 EYA, 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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BX56 EYA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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