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MW53 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,865 mi
Last recorded67,865 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,865 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 65,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 245/40/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 56,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 49,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,877 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,571 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2017 46,571 miles

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

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,080 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,973 miles

airbag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,039 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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MW53 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 MW53 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 MW53 SLK registered?

MW53 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is MW53 SLK safe to buy?

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