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FN56 FMG

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,665 mi
Last recorded65,665 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,665 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all ferrous arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ferrous arms all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes along the floor corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 62,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side slow to come on and is binding (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all ferrous arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ferrous arms all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded and insecure

fuel pipes along the floor corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,534 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,286 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 51,857 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 51,692 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,344 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 50,334 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

various undertrays fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 26 Nov 2018 47,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

various undertrays fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 42,497 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 40,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 38,520 miles

Oil leak

n/s outer plastic sill broken

Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,577 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,703 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,607 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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FN56 FMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN56 FMG, 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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FN56 FMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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