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M23 BGS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,289 mi
Last recorded43,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 BGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 43,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 35,985 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 35,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,421 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 32,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear front arm (straight one ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 30,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 30,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 27,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 26,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,687 miles

Slight damage too nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 May 2015 22,485 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 22,485 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 20,094 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 17,113 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 17,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 13,784 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 6,625 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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M23 BGS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M23 BGS, 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 M23 BGS registered?

M23 BGS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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