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GX56 VCZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,771 mi
Last recorded73,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,744 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 64,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,646 miles

Front tyre tread depths wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,245 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

EML lamp illuminated

Offside front tyre minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,746 miles

All tyre valve stems perishing

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre damage to outter sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,483 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 41,446 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,617 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,620 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge and tread depth very close to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,733 miles

both frony tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

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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GX56 VCZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX56 VCZ, 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 GX56 VCZ registered?

GX56 VCZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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