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N300 YLE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,251 mi
Last recorded173,251 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 YLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 173,251 miles

Covers fitted that mask some testable items

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 173,251 miles

Covers fitted that mask some testable items

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 160,477 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 21 Aug 2024 160,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2023 147,784 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 147,784 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Holed under Passengers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 135,679 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has light age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 20 Aug 2021 124,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2020 117,954 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 22 Aug 2020 117,954 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached offside front suspension strut hub mounting bolt left loose allowing play and likely to fail. bolts re secured (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,285 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,628 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 22 Aug 2018 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,653 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,475 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 27 Aug 2016 75,475 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Fail 1 May 2012 43,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads worn slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 43,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads worn slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,400 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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N300 YLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N300 YLE, 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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N300 YLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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