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PL07 VBV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyrees worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,570 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,346 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 81,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,435 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rear above centre off diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,088 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 74,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,450 miles

NSF OSF TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,374 miles

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)

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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PL07 VBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 PL07 VBV, 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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PL07 VBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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