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MC56 BLN

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,207 mi
Last recorded129,207 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 BLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 129,207 miles

Exhaust clamps rear corroded but not affecting emissions output

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 129,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust clamps rear corroded but not affecting emissions output

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 124,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 124,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 117,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 117,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 111,669 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 104,571 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 104,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 98,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 98,248 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,639 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,639 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,955 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,382 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,099 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 39,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,438 miles

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

automatic transmission leaking fluid.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

automatic transmission leaking fluid.

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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MC56 BLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MC56 BLN, 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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MC56 BLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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