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L5 CBW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,986 mi
Last recorded64,986 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,734 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 64,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,141 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 64,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 58,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 53,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,514 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,606 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 44,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small hole in boot for steering rack o\s

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,541 miles

n/s/f tyre has minor sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre has slight waer on inner edge

o/s/r mudflap insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,977 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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L5 CBW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L5 CBW, 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 L5 CBW registered?

L5 CBW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is L5 CBW safe to buy?

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