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M500 YYY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 YYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 88,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,214 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted .

Fail 7 Oct 2022 75,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes have a 41% brake imbalance . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero type blades fitted . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers slightly weak . (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring has corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,010 miles

front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe fractured (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 has some age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake reading low (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 59,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake reading low (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,203 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,715 miles

vehicle has been stood

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to both rear driveshafts

plastic covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2017 46,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to both rear driveshafts

plastic covers fitted

vehicle has been stood

Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle over the axle starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,898 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 35,897 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre rear pipe is cracked nearly all the way around (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on edges

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,256 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,125 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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M500 YYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M500 YYY, 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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M500 YYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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