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KV07 YHY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,144 mi
Last recorded50,144 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 50,144 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion to both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion to both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective requires welding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,412 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,042 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 46,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 46,690 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,461 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,182 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,910 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 6,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV07 YHY, 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 KV07 YHY registered?

KV07 YHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is KV07 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV07 YHY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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