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LY07 GEL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,823 mi
Last recorded37,823 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 37,823 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 36,791 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside track rod end securing nut corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded around jacking block

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad securing pin (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end securing nut corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 35,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad securing pin (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside track rod end securing nut corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded around jacking block

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad securing pin (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end securing nut corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 34,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,913 miles

Front bumper damaged on bottom

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper split

Nearside undertray damaged

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 33,283 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper split

Nearside undertray damaged

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 32,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished & poor condition (5.2.3 (j))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 18 May 2018 31,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 31,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 30,815 miles

Front WIPER BLADES SMEAR SCREEN

Nearside BOTH NS TYRE SIDEWALLS SCUFFED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM (245/40/17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT AUTO ADJUST INOP

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM (245/40/17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 29,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 29,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in tread on N/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,627 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 9,253 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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LY07 GEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY07 GEL, 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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LY07 GEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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