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FG07 FSV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 FSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 124,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 120,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit 255/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 110,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake not locking , low effort recorded , efficiency met

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 107,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake not locking , low effort recorded , efficiency met

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 103,890 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal travels almost to floor.DANGEROUS (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,552 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 94,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush has come out of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,140 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,295 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,081 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,781 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 FSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

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

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