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LA56 KZM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,427 mi
Last recorded38,427 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 KZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,051 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 7 Mar 2025 31,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

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 4 Oct 2024 31,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 23,945 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 23,936 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,902 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 14,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 14,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage along top edge (0.1 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside & nearside, splits forming in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside & nearside, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside & nearside, splits forming in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,184 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,433 miles

Front brake discs are corroded at the edge on inner fascia

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Aug 2016 11,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs are corroded at the edge on inner fascia

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 11,116 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slight crack outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Rear both tyres slight crack outer shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2014 10,442 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,855 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall bead cut

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,127 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 8,127 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 6,456 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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LA56 KZM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA56 KZM, 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 LA56 KZM registered?

LA56 KZM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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