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KW56 RDO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,573 mi
Last recorded71,573 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 71,573 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 71,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,633 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 69,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure both rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 66,401 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO MOST OF UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 64,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO MOST OF UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 64,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,750 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,292 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,445 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,080 miles

tread on o/s/r tyre 3mm or less

Fail 25 Nov 2011 31,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tread on o/s/r tyre 3mm or less

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,425 miles

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

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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KW56 RDO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RDO, 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 KW56 RDO registered?

KW56 RDO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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