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HY55 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,680 mi
Last recorded81,680 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,680 miles

under trays

Fail 3 Feb 2026 81,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,353 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 78,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,528 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,140 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 72,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,980 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 69,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.00mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.00mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,264 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,874 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,600 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,600 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 16,886 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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HY55 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY55 SLK, 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 HY55 SLK registered?

HY55 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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