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LA56 RVR

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,506 mi
Last recorded90,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 90,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,966 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 80,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,745 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 63,739 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,025 miles

Central exhaust blowing

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,055 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,051 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,051 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 26,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,418 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,585 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,682 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 RVR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RVR, 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 LA56 RVR registered?

LA56 RVR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is LA56 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 RVR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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