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MB 2231

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,302 mi
Last recorded15,302 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB 2231
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 15,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 15,159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 15,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 15,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 14,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 14,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 14,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 12,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr & osr tyres 3ml

Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,105 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,341 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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MB 2231 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MB 2231, 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 MB 2231 registered?

MB 2231 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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