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LA07 HLV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,516 mi
Last recorded105,516 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 HLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,516 miles

Front steering & suspension components corrosion

Rear brake discs facial corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 100,159 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 100,157 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 92,993 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 92,863 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,157 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 84,486 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 84,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,773 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,773 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,454 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 15 May 2015 47,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,104 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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LA07 HLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc 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 LA07 HLV, 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 LA07 HLV registered?

LA07 HLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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