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M8 XLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,859 mi
Last recorded55,859 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 55,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,273 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 52,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front lower camber arm bush starting deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front camber arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,250 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,289 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,198 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 20,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,346 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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M8 XLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M8 XLK, 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 M8 XLK registered?

M8 XLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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