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RW51 AEW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW51 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2023 90,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 88,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,990 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint on lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part main metal brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part main metal brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint on lower arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint on lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 63,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 May 2013 59,016 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 59,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,275 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

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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RW51 AEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RW51 AEW, 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 RW51 AEW registered?

RW51 AEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is RW51 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RW51 AEW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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