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FD56 SVE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,271 mi
Last recorded94,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 SVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,558 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug sealing washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 90,531 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,621 miles

N/S MIRROR SIDE REPEATER LENSE BROKEN

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM FRONT BRAKES

Fail 4 Jun 2018 82,607 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

N/S MIRROR SIDE REPEATER LENSE BROKEN

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM FRONT BRAKES

Pass 25 May 2017 74,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of round

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,977 miles

Stone chips in front screen.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,154 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 58,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stone chips in front screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking block missing + sill trim broken.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,879 miles

N/S/F jacking block missing + sill trim broken.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 39,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F jacking block missing + sill trim broken.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 19,214 miles

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

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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FD56 SVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FD56 SVE, 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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FD56 SVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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