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RE56 EVW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,042 mi
Last recorded118,042 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 EVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,042 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Slightly discoloured brake fluid

Fail 20 Jan 2026 117,951 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower middle arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 113,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,295 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 11 Jan 2024 103,294 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,155 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,234 miles

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

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

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,241 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 92,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,833 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (Cross Strut) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,018 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,470 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,383 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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RE56 EVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE56 EVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE56 EVW registered?

RE56 EVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is RE56 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 EVW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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