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CA55 RRL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,366 mi
Last recorded42,366 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 RRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 42,366 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 42,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 41,290 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,834 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 39,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 39,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 38,810 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,083 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

light surface corrosion to underbody rear metal brake lines

nearside front headlight slightly cloudy

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,141 miles

Offisde front lower control arm inner bush perishing

both rear coil spring lower seat mounting inner bushes perishing

both rear lower trailing arm's inner bushes perishing

surface corrosion to underbody brake lines

Pass 17 Jun 2018 35,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,029 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 32,727 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2014 31,576 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,968 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,289 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 18,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery cover missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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CA55 RRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CA55 RRL, 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 CA55 RRL registered?

CA55 RRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is CA55 RRL safe to buy?

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