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LV07 VEW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,696 mi
Last recorded79,696 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 69,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 66,957 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

nsf valve perished

osf tyre perished damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 May 2016 65,750 miles

handbrake travel

nsr tyre 2mm

osf tyre has damage to outer sidewall

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,676 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 53,338 miles

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

alternator belt deteriorated due to oil leak

bad oil leak on engine

both door mirror motors not working

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

Fail 24 May 2012 53,338 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

alternator belt deteriorated due to oil leak

bad oil leak on engine

both door mirror motors not working

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,584 miles

front brake discs slightly scorded

front lower bumper cracked in two places

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

tyre size front 225 45 17 Y

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,799 miles

screw in offside rear tyre tread

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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LV07 VEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LV07 VEW, 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 LV07 VEW registered?

LV07 VEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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