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FG07 ESO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,671 mi
Last recorded77,671 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 77,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,337 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,337 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 70,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,143 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2021 61,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,491 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 58,491 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Oct 2019 58,415 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer disc face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame has surface corrosion close to suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer disc face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame has surface corrosion close to suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,571 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,571 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 46,571 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,345 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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FG07 ESO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG07 ESO, 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 FG07 ESO registered?

FG07 ESO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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