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K5 VKH

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,142 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,676 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 75,650 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 73,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 73,990 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 69,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 68,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,078 miles

front and rear brake discs worn pads ok

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,078 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn pads ok

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,120 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 62,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,366 miles

engine symbol light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 41,914 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 22,695 miles

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

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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K5 VKH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K5 VKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 VKH registered?

K5 VKH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 June 2007.

Is K5 VKH safe to buy?

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