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GL55 XXX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 76,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,034 miles

unable to fully check underside due to undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2022 71,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to fully check underside due to undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 65,536 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 65,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,487 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,224 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 49,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,527 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,612 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 21 Nov 2013 35,101 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,615 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 26,609 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,640 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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GL55 XXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 GL55 XXX, 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 GL55 XXX registered?

GL55 XXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is GL55 XXX safe to buy?

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