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FX56 KRG

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 KRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,309 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 88,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 84,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,661 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,177 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 77,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,291 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 77,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2017 76,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,702 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre has been run flat. damage to inner side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,887 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 69,837 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system catalytic converter fixing bracket snapped

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,637 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,419 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,827 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,859 miles

front brake pads getting close to wear indicator

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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FX56 KRG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 FX56 KRG, 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 FX56 KRG registered?

FX56 KRG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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