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KY07 GHU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,536 mi
Last recorded80,536 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 GHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,536 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,266 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Mar 2021 80,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,690 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

osr tyre cracking

ubcc

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 77,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,616 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,381 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust mountings.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,098 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust brackets

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 72,098 miles

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

corrosion to centre exhaust brackets

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,406 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust mountings.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

play in offside front suspension leg.

rear brake pipes badly corroded in places.

wear to front brake discs.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,403 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear exhaust mountings.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

play in offside front suspension leg.

rear brake pipes badly corroded in places.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,045 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,045 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,193 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 31,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,963 miles

Minor oil leak from gearbox

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

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

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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KY07 GHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KY07 GHU, 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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KY07 GHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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