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KV07 AKH

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,199 mi
Last recorded107,199 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 AKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 107,199 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,693 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 103,606 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ASYMMETRIC TYRE FITTED THE WRONG WAY ROUND

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 99,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 95,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two hangers snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm, inner bush, MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two hangers snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 86,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,837 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,589 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Rear Exhaust brackets missing but system adequately supported

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ( Rear arm ) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust brackets missing but system adequately supported

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,559 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Rear exhaust hangers corroded/ broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 69,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Rear exhaust hangers corroded/ broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,616 miles

front tyre inner edges near bald of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,704 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 47,397 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,933 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV07 AKH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV07 AKH, 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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KV07 AKH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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