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DE07 MVP

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,539 mi
Last recorded146,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 MVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 146,539 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body by struts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body by struts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body by struts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body by struts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and floor by seat backs and bases (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 141,273 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 May 2025 141,273 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 130,037 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 130,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective fixings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 121,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective fixings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 112,912 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 112,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,970 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. measured at 27% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under body trays fitted as standard

slight damage to nearside front lower bumper

Fail 27 Mar 2017 92,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers and under body trays fitted as standard

nearside rear handbrake slow in application

slight damage to nearside front lower bumper

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,145 miles

brake pipes have been greased

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

front castor arm bushes have play in them

rear exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,522 miles

front bumper lower is cracked

front to rear brake pipes are corroded slightly

offside front suspension arm bush leaking oil slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2015 66,520 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper lower is cracked

front to rear brake pipes are corroded slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,356 miles

Both main brake pipes at rear are partially covered with grease, or similar, and cannot be proprly examined.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,927 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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DE07 MVP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 DE07 MVP, 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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DE07 MVP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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