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GV56 ORJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,529 mi
Last recorded101,529 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 ORJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,529 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,825 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,050 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,451 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,486 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 85,430 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower, rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,981 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,328 miles

Central Front under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,826 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,826 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut on inner sidewall no cord or ply showing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,654 miles

Front brake discs worn thin - replacement required soon.

Inner edge of o/s/f tyre wearing thin.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,715 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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GV56 ORJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV56 ORJ, 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 GV56 ORJ registered?

GV56 ORJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is GV56 ORJ safe to buy?

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