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KT56 ODY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,386 mi
Last recorded53,386 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 53,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,168 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 49,673 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 48,936 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,749 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,419 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 41,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,930 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,670 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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KT56 ODY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc 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 KT56 ODY, 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 KT56 ODY registered?

KT56 ODY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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