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EW56 JRW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW56 JRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,963 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside poor image from headlight

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 80,201 miles

poor image from o/s headlight.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,896 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,313 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,703 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 72,703 miles

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

front and rear tyres started to perish in tread front 225/45/17///// rear 245/40/17

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,841 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 68,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,005 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,005 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,028 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,028 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,887 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak at rear of engine

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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EW56 JRW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EW56 JRW, 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 EW56 JRW registered?

EW56 JRW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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