CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF07 YLV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,289 mi
Last recorded43,289 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 YLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 43,289 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 43,266 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 36,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,934 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,098 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 25,924 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

Fail 26 May 2015 25,924 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 22,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen scratched

Fail 29 May 2014 22,965 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen scratched

Pass 30 May 2013 19,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 9,731 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF07 YLV 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 84.2%.

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 RF07 YLV, 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

How do I check the history of RF07 YLV?

You can check the full history of RF07 YLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF07 YLV registered?

RF07 YLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is RF07 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF07 YLV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF07 YLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF07 YLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.