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RF07 SWY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 72,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,281 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2022 64,211 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 64,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,864 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 56,429 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 56,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,794 miles

undertrays fitted.

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 53,342 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 53,331 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,507 miles

Both front disc is corroded

Both front inner pad is on 90% worn

Both front tyres are on 3mm wearing thin

Both rear inner brake pad is approx 75-80% worn

Offside rear tyre is on 2mm wearing thin

Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,393 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 22,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF07 SWY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RF07 SWY, 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 RF07 SWY registered?

RF07 SWY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is RF07 SWY safe to buy?

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