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HK56 HLX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,112 mi
Last recorded54,112 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside wiper smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,706 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,251 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 48,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,355 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,982 miles

Cut in N/S front outer sidewall but not through to cords

O/S front tyre starting to get low tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,068 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 26,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,904 miles

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

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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HK56 HLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HK56 HLX, 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 HK56 HLX registered?

HK56 HLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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