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FG07 VMK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 VMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 75,645 miles

Hand brake performance 18%

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 75,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,072 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 73,829 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,748 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 70,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,526 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,441 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,367 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,317 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 61,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,108 miles

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

parking brake effort poor

Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (4.1.D.1a)

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

parking brake effort poor

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,900 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,016 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,198 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 VMK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

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

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