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LX07 TAU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,964 mi
Last recorded135,964 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 135,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 135,961 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 133,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

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 11 Mar 2024 127,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,974 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 123,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 123,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 114,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 16 Sep 2019 109,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,035 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,051 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,060 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,223 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside door mirror cracked

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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LX07 TAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX07 TAU, 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 LX07 TAU registered?

LX07 TAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LX07 TAU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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