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ML56 KVU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,833 mi
Last recorded70,833 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 70,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,208 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,208 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

EML light on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,570 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,104 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 36,104 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,358 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,322 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,178 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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ML56 KVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML56 KVU, 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 ML56 KVU registered?

ML56 KVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is ML56 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML56 KVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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