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GL56 JUY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 JUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,727 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting. ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,921 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective at transmission (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Pendant and device mounting ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,795 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror pendant. ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror pendant. ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,756 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,722 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,429 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 73,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,311 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 70,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,293 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,189 miles

exhaust blow from rear section of exhaust

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow from rear section of exhaust

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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GL56 JUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL56 JUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL56 JUY registered?

GL56 JUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is GL56 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 JUY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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