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LJ56 VLC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,377 mi
Last recorded82,377 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,377 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 79,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 77,628 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 74,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 69,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 63,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2020 60,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2020 60,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,098 miles

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

condensation in both mirror repeaters

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,447 miles

Offside rear tyre moderately perished

Rear exhaust hangers corroded but system still secure at present

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,503 miles

both front tyres wearing lower on inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,196 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,764 miles

Near side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged but cannot see cords.

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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LJ56 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LJ56 VLC, 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 LJ56 VLC registered?

LJ56 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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