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R555 EMS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,729 mi
Last recorded58,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 EMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,486 miles

Rear Exhaust clamps corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,924 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps excessively corroded but system secure

Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,412 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 55,412 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,837 miles

Exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,315 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,315 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,272 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,259 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,027 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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R555 EMS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 R555 EMS, 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 R555 EMS registered?

R555 EMS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is R555 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 EMS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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