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MW56 ZDE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,908 mi
Last recorded73,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 ZDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 66,855 miles

OFFSIDE PARK BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 61,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 May 2023 61,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 May 2022 57,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded (REAR)

Fail 1 Jun 2021 53,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded (REAR)

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,195 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 51,195 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,382 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate cracked

under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,024 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner

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

sill covers / under trays fitted now allowing full vehicle inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2018 37,024 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

sill covers / under trays fitted now allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,571 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point(rubberised mounting) missing.

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall deterioration.

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall deterioration.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 20,759 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 10,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 8,150 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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MW56 ZDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW56 ZDE, 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 MW56 ZDE registered?

MW56 ZDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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