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HK07 YPY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,144 mi
Last recorded76,144 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 YPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 76,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,759 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 74,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2023 70,141 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 70,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 65,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 61,168 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,781 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 54,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,901 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,985 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 35,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyres low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,561 miles

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

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

rear tyres low

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 20,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,833 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,972 miles

nearside front wheel slightly out of shape

nearside rear wheel slightly out of shape

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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HK07 YPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 HK07 YPY, 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 HK07 YPY registered?

HK07 YPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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