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E5 LSW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 LSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, starting to effect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock body wet/damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock body wet/damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,705 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,742 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn heavy on very inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,002 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and sidewall cracking.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,923 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,659 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,013 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,842 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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E5 LSW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 LSW, 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 E5 LSW registered?

E5 LSW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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