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MR56 NDS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,882 mi
Last recorded92,882 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 NDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,494 miles

Underside of vehicle and components have a coating of surface rust

Fail 18 Mar 2024 92,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle and components have a coating of surface rust

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 90,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,005 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

two rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section 'T' piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded through

Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section 'T' piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded through

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section 'T' piece cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer sidewall - none reaching cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre punctured

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and weakened

Fail 15 Jan 2016 68,716 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front registration plate surround (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of pair (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section 'T' piece cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer sidewall - none reaching cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of pair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre punctured

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and weakened

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 57,952 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,326 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,326 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,602 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,602 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,000 miles

front and rear reg plates font not to prescribed font but not substantially dissimilar

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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MR56 NDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MR56 NDS, 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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MR56 NDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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