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KW56 FSU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 FSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,395 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,486 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 95,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,902 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,901 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 88,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,959 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,310 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,082 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner small dent in rim

Nearside Front Outer small cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,246 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 51,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,207 miles

Both front tyres slightly uneven wear

Handbrake performance,slightly reduced effort.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres slightly uneven wear

Handbrake performance,slightly reduced effort.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,642 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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KW56 FSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KW56 FSU, 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 KW56 FSU registered?

KW56 FSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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