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ME55 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,441 mi
Last recorded145,441 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner plastic wheel arch damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 145,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbed through to cords! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner inner plastic wheel arch damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch trim damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 140,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to dirt / moisture inside lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dirt and moisture inside headlamp lens! (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch trim damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,628 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 130,628 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 122,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,430 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 118,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 114,860 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 114,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 110,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,982 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ME55 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ME55 SLK, 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 ME55 SLK registered?

ME55 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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