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MG53 VEE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,927 mi
Last recorded41,927 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG53 VEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 41,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 41,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,666 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 38,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 33,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,470 miles

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

Pass 15 May 2013 17,929 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 17,847 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 12,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,441 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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MG53 VEE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MG53 VEE, 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 MG53 VEE registered?

MG53 VEE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is MG53 VEE safe to buy?

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